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Joshua Lee

Joshua Lee

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City Councilmember

Lakeville, MN

What is Joshua Lee running for?

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Council Member, Lakeville city

What does Joshua Lee support?

A Proven Voice for Lakeville

Responsible Growth - Efficient Government - Trusted Leadership

​Councilmember Joshua Lee was first elected to the Lakeville City Council in 2018. Since then, he has focused on balanced growth, fiscal responsibility, and ensuring every resident has a seat at the table. During his first two terms, Joshua successfully championed:

  • Fiscal Responsibility: Implementing financial policies that keep our tax rates among the lowest in the region while ensuring Lakeville remains stable for decades to come.

  • Smart Growth: Supporting economic strategies that led to record-breaking development in our industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.

  • Quality of Life & Recreation: Secured investments for a diverse range of community spaces, including a new splashpad, beach facilities, and a fine arts building. Joshua has advocated for expanded programming for town ball, cricket, and pickleball while strengthening vital partnerships with local athletic associations.

  • Inclusive Leadership: Creating new ways for the city to listen to community concerns, with a special focus on our youth and underrepresented groups.

  • Public Safety Excellence: Investing in our first responders through improved mental health support, modern training facilities, and better leave policies to keep Lakeville safe.

Joshua believes that serving this community is both an honor and a privilege. He looks forward to continuing his work with residents, city staff, and business owners to keep Lakeville the best place to live, work, and raise a family.

Education

  • GU
    Grand Valley State University
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Masters of Education
  • SU
    Saint Cloud State University
    St. Cloud, MN
    Earth Sciences: Geology

Endorsements for Joshua Lee

  • Dan Wolter, Lakeville City Council
    9/20/2026

    “...Councilmember Joshua Lee showed how he’s a consensus builder who works hard in the community, listens to resident concerns, and always rolls up his sleeves to dig into complex problems. He’s diligent about making government work in a civil way in Lakeville and beyond.” Facebook Post on September 17, 2026: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BmqTRDuq4/

  • Suryaprakash Ganesan, Lakeville Resident and Realtor
    9/20/2026

    "Re- Elect Joshua Lee, Lakeville City Council Member for City Council - [He] is dedicated to building a strong, vibrant, and inclusive Lakeville-where families thrive, businesses grow, and opportunity is within reach for all." Facebook Post on September 1, 2026: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C3Ayh1pGx/

  • Khaled Elabdi, Lakeville President of Together in Peace
    9/20/2026

    " Joshua Lee has earned my trust through the way he serves, the relationships he builds, and the possibilities he considers for Lakeville. I am proud to support him."

    Letter to the Editor, September 18, 2026: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_thisweek/opinion/letters_to_editor/letter-supports-lee-for-lakeville-council/article_ead8b53b-bd0a-454d-8aa6-0077ed6fa741.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

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