Leonardo Williams | |
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.png) Williams in 2022 | |
| Mayor of Durham, North Carolina | |
| Assumed office December 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Elaine O'Neal |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Zwelibanzi Moyo Williams |
| Education | North Carolina Central University (BA, MA) |
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]
- ^ "Leonardo Williams wins Durham mayoral bid, three others elected to City Council". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ WRAL (2023-11-07). "'There's going to be a new culture': Leo Williams elected as new mayor of Durham". WRAL.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Perkins, Erin (2021-11-01). "Zweli's Owners Focus on Bantu Communities for Next Durham Restaurant". Eater Carolinas. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ "Leonardo Williams | Durham, NC". www.durhamnc.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ WRAL (2023-03-13). "Popular Durham restaurant is relocating to Brightleaf Square". WRAL.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Moore, Mary Helen (December 5, 2023). "New leaders take office in Durham. Here's who's in charge now". The News & Observer.