John L. Ray
John L. Ray | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Council of the District of Columbia At-large | |
| In office January 8, 1979 – January 2, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Marion Barry |
| Succeeded by | Harold Brazil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 16, 1943 Toms Creek, Echols County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | April 2025 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | George Washington University School of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
John Lamar Ray (May 16, 1943 – April 2025) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician in Washington, D.C.
Ray was an at-large member of the Council of the District of Columbia from 1979 to 1997. Ray was a partner and member of the board of directors at the law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips.