Leonardo Williams

Leonardo Williams
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Mayor of Durham, North Carolina
Assumed office
December 4, 2023
Preceded byElaine O'Neal
Durham City Council Member for Ward 3
In office
2021–2023
Preceded byPierce Freelon
Succeeded byChelsea Cook
Personal details
Born1980 or 1981
PartyDemocrat (current)
Independent (former)
SpouseZwelibanzi Moyo
Children1
EducationNorth Carolina Central University (BA, MA)
OccupationBusinessman, politician, teacher, school administrator
Websiteleo4durham.com

Leonardo Williams (born 1980 or 1981) 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, Zwelibanzi Moyo Williams, own multiple restaurants in Durham including the first full-service Zimbabwean restaurant in the United States.