John Rayson

John C. Rayson (born March 29, 1949, in Oak Park, Illinois) is a Broward County, Florida attorney. He served as the mayor of Pompano Beach, Florida from 2004 to 2007. Prior to becoming mayor, Rayson served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1990 to 2000.

John Rayson
Mayor of Pompano Beach
In office 2004–2007
Succeeded by	Lamar Fisher[1]
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 90th district
In office January 1993 – January 2001
Preceded by	Peter Deutsch[2]
Succeeded by	Mark Weissman[3]
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 92nd district
In office January 1991 – January 1993
Preceded by	Robert J. "Bob" Shelley[4]
Succeeded by	Tracy Stafford

He unsuccessfully sought election as a Broward County, Florida circuit judge.

On July 26, 2007, he was selected as Davie, Florida's town attorney.

Rayson was born in Oak Park, Illinois. His father Leland Rayson served in the Illinois House of Representatives. Rayson received his bachelor's degree from University of Rochester in 1971 and his law degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1974. Rayson was admitted to the Florida bar and is a Democrat.[5]