Leonardo Williams

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
Williams in 2022
Mayor of Durham, North Carolina
Incumbent
Assumed office December 4, 2023
Preceded by	Elaine O'Neal
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Zwelibanzi Moyo Williams
Education	North Carolina Central University (BA, MA)

References

1. "Leonardo Williams wins Durham mayoral bid, three others elected to City Council". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
2. 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.
3. Perkins, Erin (2021-11-01). "Zweli's Owners Focus on Bantu Communities for Next Durham Restaurant". Eater Carolinas. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
4. "Leonardo Williams | Durham, NC". www.durhamnc.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
5. WRAL (2023-03-13). "Popular Durham restaurant is relocating to Brightleaf Square". WRAL.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
6. Moore, Mary Helen (December 5, 2023). "New leaders take office in Durham. Here's who's in charge now". The News & Observer.

External links

• Appearances on C-SPAN