Conrad Lee
Conrad Lee (born February 10, 1939) is the past mayor of Bellevue, Washington. He has served on the city council since 1994, and was elected mayor in 2012.[1]
Conrad Lee | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Bellevue, Washington | |
| In office January 1, 2012 – January 7, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Don Davidson |
| Succeeded by | Claudia Balducci |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 10, 1939 Kunming, China |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Winnie |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Seattle Pacific University, University of Michigan, University of Washington |
| Occupation | Engineer, Politician, stockbroker |
| Website | www |
Early life and education edit
Lee was born in Kunming, China. His father was an aide to warlord Long Yun.[2] After the death of his father, Lee moved to Hong Kong with his mother. In 1958, he moved to the United States to attend college at Seattle Pacific University. He received his bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Michigan,[3] and an MBA from the University of Washington. He moved to Washington in 1967 to become an engineer for Boeing.[4] He has also worked as a stockbroker.[citation needed]
Political career edit
Lee was first elected to the Bellevue city council in 1994. He served as deputy mayor in 2010 and 2011 before being elected mayor in 2012. During his tenure on the city council, he was part of a majority that opposed an increase in the property tax and the Sound Transit's planned light-rail route through South Bellevue until a compromise was reached. He was the first Asian American mayor of Bellevue.[4]
Lee won re-election in 2013 with a record 78% of the vote.[5]
Lee won re-election in 2017 with 69% of the vote and $158,311 raised.[6]
Lee won re-election in 2021 with a record low of less than 55% of the vote.[7]
References edit
- ^ Ervin, Keith (4 January 2012). . The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ^ . Re-Elect Conrad Lee. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ^ "Conrad Lee". City of Bellevue. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ a b Jordan, Miriam (18 June 2012). "Asians Top Immigration Class". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ^ "Election Results" (PDF). King County Elections. 5 November 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ Greenstone, Scott (7 November 2017). "Bellevue City Council: Lee, Nieuwenhuis, Zahn, Robinson leading". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Election results for Bellevue City Council and School Board races – the Seattle Times".
External links edit
- Official website
- Official biography 2013-01-24 at the Wayback Machine from the City of Bellevue