Ed Lee (politician) facts for kids

Ed Lee in 2011

Edwin Mah "Ed" Lee (Chinese: 李孟賢; May 5, 1952 – December 12, 2017) was an American politician and lawyer. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served as the 43rd Mayor of San Francisco, California. He was mayor from January 11, 2011, until he passed away. Before becoming mayor, he was the City Administrator of San Francisco from 2005 to 2011. He was the first person of Asian American background to become mayor of San Francisco.

Early Life and Family

Ed Lee was born in Seattle, Washington. His family came from China. He married Anita in 1980. They had two daughters named Brianna and Tania.

A Leader for San Francisco

Before becoming mayor, Ed Lee worked for the city of San Francisco for many years. As City Administrator, he helped manage how the city worked every day. This included things like public works and city services.

Becoming Mayor

In 2011, Ed Lee became the mayor of San Francisco. A mayor is the top leader of a city. They help make important decisions for everyone living there. As mayor, Ed Lee worked on many projects to improve the city. He focused on things like housing and helping businesses grow. Being the first Asian American mayor was a big step for the city. It showed how diverse and welcoming San Francisco is.

His Legacy

Ed Lee passed away on December 12, 2017, in San Francisco. He was 65 years old. He is remembered for his dedication to public service. He worked hard to make San Francisco a better place for its residents.

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  Ed Lee with United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro in 2015