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For further information, please contact John Lee, 647-3550 Wednesday, May 5, 2004 or Gray and Associates, 388-7788

John Lee Makes It Official—Files for Senate District 1

Businessman, former legislator cites agenda for families, safety, integrity.

Local businessman and former assemblyman John Lee filed Wednesday for the Nevada State Senate seat currently held by Ray Shaffer, R-North Las Vegas. Lee outlined the main elements of his campaign, built around the theme, “For us, our families, and Nevada’s future.”

“I grew up right here and went to school here,” said the Rancho High graduate. “My first job was in Senate District 1. I know this district well because I’m part of it—my roots are here.”

Lee reaffirmed his belief that strong families are the bedrock of our society. “We can do more to help families thrive,” Lee said. “It all begins with a sense of security and safety. That’s why I’ve supported increased penalties for crimes against children and the elderly. It’s why I favor giving our police the support they need to do the job.”

As a businessman, Lee credits “some luck, lots of hard work, personal responsibility, and a strong family” in his rise from a newly-wed dishwasher to the owner and operator of two successful businesses today. We need to weigh our decisions not on short term fixes but long term solutions.

Lee says many of the voters he’s met are also concerned with integrity in office. “I believe we can shape the future through our own acts and values,” Lee said, “I’ve enjoyed all my volunteer work in scouting, in the community, in my church and my work in the legislature. We have a responsibility to be good role models. Legislators need to remember that they are elected to serve the public not to be wined and dined,” Lee said. “Integrity counts.”

Lee, a 48 year old Democrat, will celebrate his 30th wedding anniversary this year. The couple has 7 children and 4 grandchildren.

If you have any questions or comments please email John Lee at this website.