John Lee
Reporter, Baltimore CountyJohn Lee is a reporter for WYPR covering Baltimore County.
John has worked in news for more than 20 years. He has been a news director, assistant news director, managing editor, assignment editor and reporter at various radio and television news stations. He’s won numerous awards from The Associated Press, including best news operation, best continuing news story, and best news series.
Before coming to WYPR, John spent more than a decade as a stay-at-home dad. During that time he raised a disabled child. He also listened to WYPR every day thinking, “I’d like to work there.”
In 2013, John did just that. He started as “the world’s oldest intern."
John has both a master’s degree in media management and a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Virginia Commonwealth University. @JohnWesleyLee2
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The council takes up controversial mixed use zoning again next week
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It currently doesn’t have the support it needs to get on the November ballot.
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Currently the county council would pick his replacement.
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County Council must sign off on D’Andrea Walker’s appointment.
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Eastern Shore where Harriet Tubman lived selected for first sale of USPS commemorative stamp.
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The county executive is being lobbied on and off the court.
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New mixed use zoning bill also introduced after Olszewski’s falls flat with council members.
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Details like the cost are still being worked out.
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One goal is to end surprise, secret amendments to legislation.
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Both still have to win their prospective primaries.