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Tom Leonard is from Newport News, Virginia. He has lived in North Topsail Beach for 15 years.

Tom served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 30 years. 

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Tom is currently serving as the Mayor Pro Tem for the Town of North Topsail Beach. He was first elected to the Board of Aldermen in 2011 and served until 2015. He was re-elected in 2017 and re-elected in the following years.  

Supports paid parking as a way to generate revenue without raising property taxes.

- Supports paid parking as a way to generate revenue without raising property taxes.

Economy

Supports developing a comprehensive shoreline protection plan, including beach restoration and erosion control, without raising taxes.

- Supports developing a comprehensive shoreline protection plan, including beach restoration and erosion control, without raising taxes.

Public Services

Supports removing the town's Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) designation, which would provide affordable flood insurance and improve post-storm shore restoration.

- Supports removing the town's Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) designation, which would provide affordable flood insurance and improve post-storm shore restoration.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 4, 2025, Tom Leonard did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Tom Leonard

Supports removing the town's Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) designation, which would provide affordable flood insurance and improve post-storm shore restoration by eliminating federal restrictions.

Tom Leonard is from Newport News, Virginia. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has a bachelors degree in business administration and management. He lives with his wife, Karen, in North Topsail Beach. He attends St. James Episcopal Church.

Tom is currently serving as the Mayor Pro Tem for the Town of North Topsail Beach. He was first elected to the Board of Aldermen in 2011 and served until 2015. He was re-elected in 2017 and is currently serving his second term. 

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Tom is currently serving as an alderman for the Town of North Topsail Beach. He was first elected to the Board of Aldermen in November 2011 and has served multiple terms. 