Leonardo Williams Explained

Leonardo Williams
Office:Mayor of Durham, North Carolina
Term Start:December 4, 2023
Education:North Carolina Central University (BA, MA)
Spouse:Zwelibanzi Moyo Williams
Preceded:Elaine O'Neal
Party:Democrat

Leonardo Williams is an American restaurateur and politician, currently the Mayor of Durham, North Carolina after winning the 2023 Durham mayoral election.[1] [2] Williams and his wife Zweli opened Zweli's in 2018, a Zimbabwean restaurant in Durham. The couple later opened Ekhaya in the American Tobacco Campus in 2022, serving Bantu-inspired tapas.[3] Williams also served as a member of Durham's city council for Ward 3.[4] [5] Williams was sworn in as mayor on December 4, 2023.[6]

References

  1. Web site: Leonardo Williams wins Durham mayoral bid, three others elected to City Council . 2023-11-12 . The Chronicle . en-US.
  2. Web site: WRAL . 2023-11-07 . 'There's going to be a new culture': Leo Williams elected as new mayor of Durham . 2023-11-12 . WRAL.com . en.
  3. Web site: Perkins . Erin . 2021-11-01 . Zweli’s Owners Focus on Bantu Communities for Next Durham Restaurant . 2023-11-12 . Eater Carolinas . en.
  4. Web site: Leonardo Williams Durham, NC . 2023-11-12 . www.durhamnc.gov.
  5. Web site: WRAL . 2023-03-13 . Popular Durham restaurant is relocating to Brightleaf Square . 2023-11-12 . WRAL.com . en.
  6. Web site: Moore . Mary Helen . December 5, 2023 . New leaders take office in Durham. Here’s who’s in charge now. . The News & Observer.

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