AMOURENCE LEE 

I have lived and worked all over the world, and am proud to call San Mateo home. My path to council started when I became a mom. Both my kids were born and raised in San Mateo, attending our public schools. I joined the San Mateo Parent's Club, PTA board, and served as president of our Home Association of North Central San Mateo, then Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission.

I was appointed to the City Council in 2019 and elected in 2020 by over 24,500 voters in the largest election in our City's history. A 100% volunteer, multi-generational, and diverse coalition propelled me to office and I was confirmed as Mayor, as the first Asian American woman and Jew of Color to serve. 

As a mother, nonprofit executive, and successful businesswoman, I have dedicated my life to creating healthy communities and families. I have extensive training in public policy and public health from Columbia University, combined with a 15+ year career building strong organizations and communities. I was recently honored to give the keynote at the College of San Mateo 101st commencement ceremony and receive the Koshland Civic Unity Fellowship award.

As a teenager I lived in public housing, working two jobs in high school. My life was saved by good policies and since then, I have been unapologetically and audaciously driven to protect our democracy and ensure everyone can live with dignity and have a chance to succeed.

We face generational social and economic challenges. Too many are left behind, priced out, and excluded from our governance. In the community and City Hall, I have a demonstrated record of building bridges that bring us together and forward. Every day I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve.