Leah Newman Niemi
MT · Carbon County Treasurer
Leah Niemi has been Carbon County Treasurer since January 2025, after being appointed to the post, and has worked in the treasurer's office since 2017. Her goals are transparent, accurate handling of public funds and professional, friendly service for taxpayers.
Where Leah Newman Niemi stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Proposed, as deputy treasurer with Treasurer Lori Lynde, moving Carbon County's school superintendent office work into the treasurer's office staff on November 21, 2024.
November 21, 2024Supports Government Efficiency
Source: carbonmt.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Presented her proposed 2026-27 budget for the treasurer and school superintendent offices on May 5, 2026, including wage increases for her whole department.
May 5, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: carbonmt.gov
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Asked county commissioners on January 23, 2025 to hire a new deputy treasurer, after she was appointed treasurer to replace retiring Treasurer Lori Lynde. Commissioners approved.
January 23, 2025
Source: carbonmt.gov
Past race Leah Newman Niemi ran in:
- County Treasurer & Supt of Schools · November 3, 2026 · Carbon County, Montana · incumbent