Lee's Vision

As a homeowner in Saint Paul, I have strong commitment to maintaining the highest quality of life possible for our community.

Looking forward, I remain committed to the following principles:

  • Creating and passing a balanced budget that is both fiscally responsible and responsive to our community’s needs.

  • Ensuring that Saint Paul is a safe and welcoming place by maintaining a strong commitment to public safety and engaging our growing diverse population.

  • Investing in our neighborhoods and commercial corridors throughout the city in order to preserve a strong sense of community.

  • Continuing to look for innovative strategies that improve service delivery, reduce our impact on the environment, and foster job creation.

We all know that challenges lie ahead.  The budget instability at the Federal and State levels have a direct impact on services the City of Saint Paul provides.  As we see budget reductions, we will need to re-examine service levels and make significant adjustments to the way services are delivered.  You can count of me to put people first as we consider the the various budget options.

We also know that our community is changing in many ways.  The demographic shifts of an aging population and an increasingly diverse population will require that the adjust priorities to better meet these needs.  In particular, the economic success a region will require that we deliberately and thoughtfully engage and involve the various ethic communities in shaping our service delivery strategies. Also, we can sense the growing imperative to address the disparities in health care, employment, and education.  This work is pushing the City, County, School District, and community organizations to collaborate in new and innovative ways.

Given my commitment to good public policy and track record of success, I am confident in my ability to constructively participate in the policy development process.  You can be assured that I will remain a strong advocate for the needs of Ward 5.  However, in order to be successful, I need your help and support as I seek re-election to the Saint Paul City Council.