"Honestly, I'm just honored to represent the area, the community that raised me." That's one of Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee's favorite part of his job.
In his Know Your Electeds interview, Lee talks about his upbringing and his parents' impact on his path to public service. When facing issues such as homelessness and mental health, Lee believes he brings an "independent voice" to the City Council.
Lee has represented LA's 12th district since 2019. His first job was working at an Olive Garden in his district.