students totally focused on his every word.

Lee was first elected during a special election in August 2019.the city Ethics Commission released an accusation against me that is misguided and based on conjecture instead of actual evidence.

I refuse to be bullied by investigators that are seemingly more focused on garnering headlines than pursuing facts.Lee assisted Englander in attempting to mislead the FBI and the USAO regarding whether Englander and Lee had made reimbursements for the gifts received during the 2017 Las Vegas trip.and the attached accusation was served on Lee on Sept.

A determination regarding whether a violation occurred may only be made by the commissioners.the commissioners must determine whether the alleged violations occurred and.

Part of the investigation included interviewing Englander and Lee.

even at the expense of peoples reputations.He cared deeply about Los Angeless Little Tokyo and Japanese American culture.

Minoru Tonai (1929-2023)Born in 1929 on Terminal Island.He was dearly loved by all of us at JANM and we will miss him greatly.

The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) mourns the passing of Min Tonai.also a beloved JANM volunteer.