Joseph Atkins “Joe” Leming is a candidate for Gloucester Board of Supervisors in Petsworth and is running as a Republican. His name will appear on the November 4, 2025 General Election ballot. Leming is running against Angelo Andriulli, an Independent.
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Name: Joseph Atkins “Joe” Leming
Age: 67
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575186714062
Party: Republican
Biography
Joe Leming QUICK FACTS
67 Years Old
MARRIED – Wife’s name is Vickie Lynne. Married for 14 years
4 adult children, 5 adult stepchildren – 6 grandchildren
RESIDENT OF GLOUCESTER COUNTY – for the past 17 years
FAMILY FARM – Freewelcome Farm, Dutton, Owned by Alex Atkins (Uncle)
WORKED FOR – Industrial Construction Corporation, Owned by Harry Corr (while in high school)
WORKED FOR – Belvin Seafood, Owned by Benny and Esther Mae Belvin (while in college)
GRADUATED FROM HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE – 1979
GRADUATED FROM EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL – 1983
VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER – while in college, highest rank – Assistant Chief
VOLUNTEER EMT – while in college
ORDAINED DEACON – Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth, Va.
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER / OPERATOR – 40 years, 13 employees
OWNS COURTHOUSE FAMILY MEDICINE – in Edgehill Town Center
FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN – 41 years
PAST CHIEF-OF-STAFF – Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va
PAST PRESIDENT – Virginia Board of Medicine, Virginia Academy of Family Physicians
OPERATIONAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR – Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad (1984 – 2001), Prince George Emergency Crew (1990-2004)
ELECTED TO PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – 2002-2007
CHAIRMAN, PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – 2005, 2006, 2007
CHAIRMAN, (NATIONAL) ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRAINING IN PRIMARY CARE MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY – 2005, Reporting to the HHS Secretary, Senate Committee on Health, Education and Pension, House Committee on Energy and Commerce
LIFE MEMBER NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION
CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT HOLDER
ENDORSED BY THE HONORABLE KEN GIBSON (Independent)
NOMINATED BY THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
Why are you running for office?
To make Gloucester County the best place to live, learn, work and raise a family.
If you are elected, what will be your top priority in office?
Representing the interests of my largely rural district (Petsworth), while advancing the interests of the entire county through balanced, thoughtful growth and economic development.
What is the top challenge facing Gloucester County and how would you address it?
Leadership and fiscal responsibility
How do you work with others you don’t agree with?
I was literally trained to listen to people and understand where they are and how to try to meet them there. I have listened to peoples stories professionally for 41 years. I believe that every citizen has a voice and should be heard. Even descenting voices / opinions have merit and should be heard. It is the job of an elected official to listen and hear all voices and then make responsible decisions.
