Paul Leonard (politician)

Paul R. Leonard (born July 3, 1943)[1] is an American politician who is a member of the Ohio Democratic Party. He served as the mayor of Dayton from 1982 to 1986 and as the 58th lieutenant governor of Ohio from 1987 to 1991.

Paul R. Leonard
58th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
In office
January 12, 1987 – January 14, 1991
GovernorDick Celeste
Preceded byMyrl Shoemaker
Succeeded byMike DeWine
Mayor of Dayton
In office
1982–1986
Preceded byJames H. McGee
Succeeded byRichard Clay Dixon
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 37th district
In office
January 3, 1973 – December 31, 1980
Preceded byTony P. Hall
Succeeded byLarry Balweg
Personal details
Born (1943-07-03) July 3, 1943
Dayton, Ohio
Political partyDemocratic

Education

Leonard graduated from Ohio University with a B.A. in journalism in 1965 and received his J.D. from Northern Kentucky University in 1969.

Political career

Leonard was elected four times to seats in the Ohio General Assembly. After his time in the Ohio General Assembly he then served as mayor of Dayton, Ohio, from 1982 to 1986. After finishing his term as mayor he was elected Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in 1986 on the ticket with Richard F. Celeste. He served as the lieutenant governor from 1987 to 1991.

While mayor of Dayton, Leonard was known as outgoing and youth-oriented, sometimes called "the Rock 'N' Roll Mayor of Dayton." He played the electric guitar and appeared in television commercials.

After his tenure as lieutenant governor, Leonard returned to Dayton to practice law. He founded the Center for Animal Law and Advocacy, a legal team that advocates for harsher penalties for those who mistreat animals.

In addition to his law practice, Leonard currently teaches in the political science departments at both Wright State University and the University of Dayton. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Animal Legal Defense Fund. He currently lives in Florida, but commutes to Dayton to teach his classes.

References
  1. "The National Conference of Lieutenant Governors ... Biographical Sketches and Portraits". 1987.


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