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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Community mailboxes being targeted. -
If elected, he would be the youngest person to serve on the council. -
WYPR filed a complaint following selection of county executive. -
“We just don’t have the money,” Klausmeier says as she deals with her first budget as county executive. -
County Executive holds first of seven budget town halls. -
The final say would be up to the council rather than the county executive. -
They warn services are threatened. -
2026 campaign is expected to be costly and competitive. -
One critic warns the county is maxing out its credit card. -
Chief of staff and husband and wife team hired.
