Leigh Altman
Candidate for County Commissioner, Mecklenburg County, At-large
Background
- Occupation
- Mecklenburg County commissioner (at-large); attorney
- Campaign website
- leighaltman.com
At-large Mecklenburg County commissioner since 2020 and the board's vice chair. An attorney, she previously worked as a guardian ad litem for seniors and adults with disabilities and as a staff attorney at Charlotte's Council for Children's Rights.
Photo: Mecklenburg County
Documented positions
Roads & infrastructure
Supports improved mass transit
ReportRe-elect Leigh Altman for County CommissionCampaign website · Leigh Altman for County Commission · leighaltman.com
“For improved mass transit”
Opposes state budget provision forcing support for I-77 toll lanes
The provision requires Mecklenburg and its towns to repay $60 million in design costs unless they drop their opposition to the project.
ReportMecklenburg commissioner questions legality of I-77 toll lanes budget provisionNews coverage · WFAE · Aug 6, 2026 · wfae.org
“I believe that this legislation potentially illegally takes away the authority of the MPO to make transportation decisions for this community”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Leigh Altman on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Mecklenburg County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Leigh Altman | Board of County Commissioners
Government record · Mecklenburg County · bocc.mecknc.gov
- Re-elect Leigh Altman for County Commission
Campaign website · Leigh Altman for County Commission · leighaltman.com
- Mecklenburg commissioner questions legality of I-77 toll lanes budget provision
News coverage · WFAE · Aug 6, 2026 · wfae.org
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