Leon Williams (politician)
Leon Williams | |
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Official portrait, 1969 | |
| Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors | |
| In office January 5, 1990 – January 5, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Golding |
| Succeeded by | John MacDonald |
| In office January 5, 1985 – January 5, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | Paul Eckert |
| Member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for the 4th district | |
| In office December 20, 1982 – 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Bates |
| Succeeded by | Ron Roberts |
| Member of the San Diego City Council from the 4th district | |
| In office January 7, 1969 – December 20, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Hom |
| Succeeded by | William Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1922 Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 2025 (aged 102) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Margaret Jackson Williams (d. 2016) |
| Children | 10 |
| Education | San Diego State University (B.A.) |
Leon Lawson Williams (July 21, 1922 – March 1, 2025) was an American politician. He served as a member of the San Diego City Council starting from 1969 to 1982. He also was elected as a member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for three terms from 1982 to 1994, chairing the board in 1985 and 1990. He was the first Black person elected to these positions. Dubbed "Mr. San Diego" by the San Diego Rotary Club, he has been described as having left one of "the most significant legacies in San Diego's history", prioritizing civil rights and equitable development in San Diego.