Jason Lee has been voted onto Stockton, Ca.’s, City Council after winning an election that was underlined with controversy and intrigue.
On Tuesday evening (Nov. 5), Lee was officially named a City Councilman once results from the election came in, with Lee winning the seat by a sizable margin over incumbent and Stockton’s Vice Mayor Kimberley Warmsley.
Lee will represent District 6, located on the south side of Stockton. On Wednesday morning (Nov. 6), the media maven took to Instagram to express his appreciation for the support he’s received during his campaign.
Jason Lee attends Paris Hilton Performs At The Hollywood Palladium In Celebration Of Her Album INFINITE ICON at Hollywood Palladium on October 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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“Deeply honored to have earned the support and trust of my neighbors, the voters of my hometown, and you,” the 47-year-old wrote. “Now I begin the work of creating safer and stronger communities, improving our quality of life and charting our next chapter.”
He continued, thanking the city of Stockton, adding, “Heck, forget the next chapter. We will write a whole new book!” Lee, the founder of Hollywood Unlocked, faced opposition from sitting City Council members during his race, as he was denied funding for a youth pilot program earlier this year.
Jason Lee attends the Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective during the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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He also garnered criticism for his attendance at a party held by Stockton Councilmember Michele Padilla, which was thrown using city funds, which is illegal.
Stockton, Ca., has faced various issues in recent years, as unemployment and crime have skyrocketed within the city.
See Jason Lee’s Instagram post below.
