Background
Leonard, Paul R. was born on July 3, 1943 in Dayton. Son of Paul R. and Ida Leonard.
politician Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
Leonard, Paul R. was born on July 3, 1943 in Dayton. Son of Paul R. and Ida Leonard.
Leonard graduated from with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism in 1965 and received his Juris Doctor from Northern Kentucky University in 1969.
He formerly served as the mayor of Dayton and Lieutenant Governor of Ohio. 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 58th Lieutenant Governor from 1987 to 1991. While mayor of Dayton, Leonard was known as outgoing and youth-oriented, sometimes called "the Rock "North" 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 formerly taught 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.
Member of the board of directors Dayton Urban League. Member Miami Valley Cancer Consortium. Leading advocate for environmental issues, economics development and educational reform.
Member National Lieutenant governments Association, Democratic Lieutenant governments Association (Executive Committee).