“I do think that immigrants come in search of the American dream. The idea that they can work hard, succeed and give their children a better future. It’s a time for me to look back and reflect on how hard my parents have worked to get to where they are and to appreciate America for giving them an environment that allowed them to succeed. It also is a time for me to consider how America is changing. I think there is a lot less social mobility now than there was then. It is a time to reaffirm my commitment to preserve the American dream.”
BLOG: A good year for Asian Americans in politics
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY It’s been an amazing year for Asian Americans in politics. Bruce Harrell, Seattle City Council President, who ran for mayor four years ago, became […]
LETTER: Rally for Liang in Seattle should just be the start
To Northwest Asian Weekly: The rally for NYC police officer Peter Liang is a milestone for Chinese Americans in awakening to the importance of political activism. It was a great […]
BLOG: Will Lee be Bellevue mayor again?
Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee, the first ethnic mayor for the City, will end his two-year term on Jan. 6. He’s also the only person of color at the City Council. […]
Counties certify election, state to follow next week
On Tuesday (Nov. 26), results from Washington State’s Nov. 5 election were certified by each county.
Lee wants 6th term — City’s first mayor/council member of color
By Zachariah Bryan Northwest Asian Weekly Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee has been on the city council for 20 years. Put another way, that’s over 7,300 days, or over 175,000 hours, […]
Conrad Lee files for Bellevue City Council, holds fundraisers
Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee filed to run for Bellevue City Council–Position 2, his current council seat, the week of May 13. He held his first fundraiser on May 29, and, […]
PICTORIAL: A night of friends, family, and Brad Owen
To thank Lt. Governor Brad Owen and his wife Linda for their contributions to the Asian community, the Northwest Asian Weekly hosted a celebratory dinner in his honor.
Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee and Ben Zhang host reception supporting Reagan Dunn’s candidacy for State Attorney General
(From left) Shiao-Yen Wu, CEO of WPI Real Estate, Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee, King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, Ben Zhang, president and CEO of Greater China Industries, and Nina Collier, […]
MulvannyG2 Architecture holds special reception for new Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee
On Feb. 22, MulvannyG2 Architecture hosted a reception to welcome newly elected Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee into office. The reception took place at the MulvannyG2 headquarter office in Bellevue.