Ken Gibson, who was elected to the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors in 2021, announced this week that he will not seek a second term as the Petsworth District representative as he had previously planned due to his family’s medical concerns. He has instead endorsed Dr. Joseph Atkins “Joe” Leming, who announced his candidacy last week.
Leming previously served on the Prince George County Board of Supervisors, where he served as chairman from 2005-2007. In 2007, he worked with then-Gov. Tim Kaine to bring advanced manufacturing jobs to Prince George.
“My vision is for Gloucester County to be the absolute best place to live, learn, work and raise a family,” said Leming.
In order to accomplish this, Leming said that the board must weave together the fibers that make up the fabric of the community including law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services, education, parks and recreation, essential government services and capital needs balanced against the weight of tax levies.
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