Leslie Thomas Atkinson
Democratic · NC
Leslie Thomas Atkinson is a Democratic candidate for WILSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 01 in the November 2026 general election.
Where Leslie Thomas Atkinson stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record)
Opposes
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (2 records)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 oppose
Voted no on a Wilson County resolution backing efforts to make Duke LifePoint improve the quality of care at Wilson Medical Center and keep the community informed; the vote tied 3-3 and the resolution did not pass.
April 10, 2023Opposes Healthcare Affordability
Source: wilson-co.granicus.com · researched August 15, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted with the Wilson County commissioners to spend $575,000 of opioid-settlement money across eight strategies. They cover wider treatment access, more naloxone, expanded medication-assisted treatment, and trauma-informed programming in public schools. They also fund continued syringe services, housing stipends for people in recovery, a local overdose data dashboard, and a flexible pot for nonprofits and faith-based groups working on prevention and treatment. The resolution was adopted unanimously.
April 3, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: wilson-co.granicus.com · researched August 15, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 oppose
Participated in the Wilson County Commissioners' unanimous passage of a balanced $142,388,744 budget for fiscal year 2026–2027 with no tax increase.
May 28, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: wcigov.com · researched August 15, 2026
Seconded and voted for a county resolution adding the Wilson County part of Elm City to the Toisnot rural fire district and ordering a fire tax, a property tax paying for fire service, on those properties starting May 1, 2023. It passed unanimously.
April 3, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: wilson-co.granicus.com · researched August 15, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Voted with the Wilson County commissioners to spend $575,000 of opioid-settlement money across eight strategies. They cover wider treatment access, more naloxone, expanded medication-assisted treatment, and trauma-informed programming in public schools. They also fund continued syringe services, housing stipends for people in recovery, a local overdose data dashboard, and a flexible pot for nonprofits and faith-based groups working on prevention and treatment. The resolution was adopted unanimously.
April 3, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: wilson-co.granicus.com · researched August 15, 2026
Race Leslie Thomas Atkinson is in:
- WILSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 01 · November 3, 2026 · Wilson County, North Carolina
Profile last researched July 16, 2026.