Conrad Lee
Chinese-American politician
Conrad Lee (born February 10, 1939) is a Chinese-born American politician and engineer. He was the past mayor of Bellevue, Washington (2012–2014), and served on the city council from 1994 until 2025.
Early life and education
Conrad Lee was born on February 10, 1939, in Kunming, China. His father was an aide to warlord Long Yun. 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, and an MBA degree from the University of Washington.
He become an engineer for Boeing in 1967. He has also worked as a stockbroker.
Political career and controversies
Lee was first elected to the Bellevue city council in 1994.
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