The town council is responsible for determining town policies. It also adopts ordinances and resolutions, sets tax rates and adopts an annual budget. The town manager implements the town council's policies and hires staff. Leesburg mayor is James E. Clem. Clemwas recently reelected to his third term.
Terms are for two years.
There are six town council members. Terms are for four years. The terms are staggered. Three seats are filled every two years in town elections. The next election is in May 1998.