Matt Leslie joined the firm in 2019 as a Land Use Coordinator for the Land Use & Zoning practice group in the Loudoun office. Prior to joining Walsh Colucci, he most recently worked as a Legislative Assistant to Representative Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) in the U.S. House of Representatives and as a Field Director for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Previously he worked for several years as the Chief Legislative Aide to Loudoun County Supervisor Koran T. Saines (Sterling District), where he managed constituent outreach, analyzed county budget items, and provided recommendations regarding pro-posed zoning and land use changes.
Representative Experience
Rezoning approval for 189-unit residential development in the Sterling area of Loudoun County.
Commission Permit and zoning modification approval for the first commercial battery storage facility in Loudoun County.
Commission Permit and zoning modification approval for cell phone tower providing increased cell phone coverage and access to wireless high-speed internet in the Lovettsville area of Loudoun County.
Represented a regional landscaping company for a special exception to accommodate a vegetative waste processing facility.
Represented an automotive organization for a rezoning and special exception to accommodate a vehicle conditioning center in Loudoun County.
Professional Memberships
Loudoun County Chamber, Housing Policy Subcommittee Chair
NVBIA
Loudoun County Chamber
NAIOP
Community Involvement
Loudoun County Facility Standards Manual Public Review Committee
