Leon Young | |
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| Mayor of Colorado Springs, Colorado | |
| In office 1997–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Isaac |
| Succeeded by | Mary Lou Makepeace |
| Vice Mayor of Colorado Springs, Colorado | |
| In office 1981–1997 | |
| City Council of Colorado Springs, Colorado | |
| In office 1973–2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 West Monroe, Louisiana |
| Died | 2001 (aged 76–77) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Margaret Lyon |
| Children | 1 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Leon Young (1924–2001) was an American politician from Colorado Springs, Colorado. He served on the city council of Colorado Springs and was the city's first African-American mayor.