STOCKTON – Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee has announced his candidacy for Stockton City Council on Nov. 14.
I’m excited to finally share what I’ve been planning for the last couple months. As everybody knows I have an affection for my hometown of Stockton, California.
Over the past few years I’ve enjoyed reconnecting with my community, creating engaging programs for the youth, and living among friends and family that I grew up with. I recently made Stockton my permanent place of living and realize that if I’m going to live here I may as well work to create real change.
As such, JASON LEE from the South Side is officially running for Stockton City Council District 6 [South Stockton]
I look forward to returning to my roots as a community organizer, activist, and someone who cares about the future of my city.
Related: Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee works to secure millions of dollars for Stockton youth
Earlier this year Lee raised $2 million to support Stockton youth through the “I AM READY Initiative” through his Hollywood Cares Foundation.
According to a news release, “After months of meeting all procedural demands, the Stockton City Council unanimously voted to approve a historic $2.086 million in youth support services money via the Notice of Availability of Funding process (NOFA).”
Lee is a self-made entrepreneur. He is the founder of Hollywood Unlocked, and the host of the podcast Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee and the television series The Jason Lee Show. He gained popularity for his recurring appearances in the reality series Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.
Stockton is located in Northern California and has a population of over 320,000 residents.
Elections will be held on March 5, 2024.