Richard A. Heyman (1935-September 16, 1994) was a mayor of Key West, Florida from 1983–85 and from 1987-1989. He was said to be one of the first openly gay public officials. He died of AIDS-related pneumonia. The Key West Wastewater Treatment Plant is named for him. Mr. Heyman was reared in Grand Rapids, Ohio, where he was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1957 and then served in the Army. He later taught school in his home town, after which he moved to Toledo, Ohio, where he founded several employment agencies.