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City Council Honors Ray Leon

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6 years ago

June 21, 2019

Ray Leon, a popular staffer at Oakland City Hall, is retiring after more than 28 years of service to Oakland residents.

A longtime aide to District 7 Councilmember Larry Reid, Leon was honored at this week’s City Council meeting. Leon’s family, including his mother, son and granddaughter, friends and colleagues joined in the ceremony at the beginning of the council meeting. Speaking at the council meeting, he gave special thanks to some past council members who he works over the years and in particular Councilmember Desley Brooks.

He also thanked former Councilmembers Ignacio de la Fuente, Jane Brunner, Nancy Nadel, Dick Spees, Libby Schaaf, Henry Chang, Pat Kernighan, Abel Guillén, Annie Campbell, Moses Mayne, Danny Wan, Jean Quan and John Russo.

Raised in Oakland, Raynard “Ray” Leon was born in 1956 and raised in Oakland, attending Longfellow Grammar School, Sacred Heart on “Grove Street,” Saint Mary’s High School in Berkeley and Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics.

He began his career working in real estate and took a job with Bramalea Pacific Developers, where he was involved in creating the City Center Plaza in Oakland. He started working for the City of Oakland in 1991 as a Housing Counselor Manager at the Office of Community Development, co-authoring the First-Time Homebuyers Program, which assisted hundreds of homeowners in maintaining their homes through counseling services.

After managing the Rent Arbitration Division and Housing Development for the city, he went to work for San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown in the Mayor’s Office of Housing. After three years, he returned to the City of Oakland, taking a position in the office of Councilmember Reid.

As an aide for Reid, Leon worked on many projects, including the Small Business Symposium, which attracted more than 700 small business owners; the Google and Friends Golf Tournament, which raised over $150,000 for 6 Junior Golf Programs; and assisted in a number of development projects such as Coliseum Connections, Palm Villas, Foothill Square and Lions Creek.

He also served on the board of the Police Activities League (PAL) and other advisory boards, including the Oakland Economic Development Corporation.

Leon will retire in July.

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Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.