ABOUT
Leigh was born and raised in Virginia Beach, graduating from Kellam High School. She was taught early the meaning of public service by her father who spent 27 years as a Virginia Beach firefighter, her mother who is a retired social worker, and her grandmother who was employed by the City of Virginia Beach for over 50 years. Leigh serves on the Board of Trustees for the VACo/VML Virginia Investment Pool (VIP) and is a member of the Treasurer’s Association of Virginia.
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Leigh
HENDERSON
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For Treasurer
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Experience Matters
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Service Counts
Leigh Henderson Launches Candidacy for
Treasurer of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach,VA - V. Leigh Henderson, Treasurer of Virginia Beach, has announced that she will run in a special election to remain the Treasurer.
She became the Treasurer when her predecessor retired after 41 years. She has 18 years of experience in the office, to include 8 years as the Accounting and Investments Administrator, and 2 years as the Chief Deputy Treasurer. She was placed in the latter position by the former Treasurer as the second in command because of her broad knowledge, trustworthiness, and ability to run the office.
"I have developed strong working relationships with other City departments and City leadership in the performance of my duties. These relationships are critical to the success of the office."
"It is my goal to continue increasing the technological capabilities of the office while serving our citizens in a professional, efficient and courteous manner."
PRESS
December 28, 2018
"Virginia Beach swears in new city treasurer after longtime incumbent's retirement "
December 28, 2018
"After nearly 41 years, Virginia Beach has a new city treasurer — for now"