Leonardo Williams
Leonardo Williams | |
|---|---|
Williams in 2022 | |
| Mayor of Durham, North Carolina | |
| Assumed office December 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Elaine O'Neal |
| Durham City Council Member for Ward 3 | |
| In office 2021–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Pierce Freelon |
| Succeeded by | Chelsea Cook |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democrat (current) Independent (former) |
| Spouse | Zwelibanzi Moyo |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | North Carolina Central University (BA, MA) |
| Occupation | businessman, politician, teacher, school administrator |
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Leonardo Williams is an American politician, restaurateur, and former educator. He has served as the mayor of Durham, North Carolina since December 4, 2023. Prior to his term as mayor, Williams was a member of the Durham City Council. He and his wife own multiple restaurants in Durham including the first full-service Zimbabwean restaurant in the United States.