LEANDER PEREZ

• Born: July 16, 1891
• Died: March 19, 1969
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Times-Picayune

Leander Henry Perez Sr., was the Democratic political boss of Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes in southeastern Louisiana during the middle third of the 20th century. Officially, he served as a district judge, later as district attorney, and as president of the Plaquemines Parish Commission Council. He was known for enforcing and preserving segregation.