Why I’m Running
My name is Jim Lee, and I’m running for Portsmouth City Council because I believe our city needs a stronger voice for fiscal responsibility and for the people who call Portsmouth home.
Right now, our sky-high property taxes and out-of-control city budget are driving longtime residents out of the community they helped build. Housing costs are rising so fast that young families, seniors, and even city workers are struggling to stay here.
I’ll fight for accountability in spending, work to rein in unnecessary budget growth, and support responsible housing policies that make Portsmouth affordable again—without sacrificing the character of our neighborhoods.
Together, we can protect the Portsmouth we love and make sure it remains a place where everyone—not just the wealthy—can live, work, and thrive.