Maplewood Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Chonburi Lee
Candidate for Mayor
Chonburi Lee is running for mayor of Maplewood in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Marylee Abrams.
Pre-registration deadline (you can still register at the polls) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Maplewood City Council member and economic development professional running for mayor. Council liaison to the Planning Commission and Community Design Review Board.
- Campaign website
- www.chonburilee.com
Council member Chonburi Lee advanced from the Aug. 11 primary to face Mayor Marylee Abrams in the November mayoral race; Diana Longrie was eliminated. Pioneer Press · Aug 11, 2026
Where Chonburi Lee stands: positions on the record
Gun range2 sourced positions
Abstained on the council resolution opposing continued use of the St. Paul police gun range (passed with four yes votes, May 2026).
Council votePioneer Press · May 12, 2026
Voted no on the conditional use permit for the St. Paul Police Department training facility at 2621 Linwood Avenue East (passed 4-1, June 2025).
Council voteMaplewood City Council minutes, June 23, 2025 (excerpt) · Jun 23, 2025
Property taxes1 sourced position
Said growing the commercial and industrial tax base is part of long-term financial sustainability.
“Long-term financial sustainability also requires growing Maplewood's commercial and industrial tax base.”
Own statementEast Metro Voter Guide
Parks and recreation1 sourced position
Said she wants to restore and expand recreation opportunities.
“I want to strengthen Maplewood's quality of life by restoring and expanding recreation opportunities for residents of all ages.”
Own statementEast Metro Voter Guide
Rent control1 sourced position
Said she does not believe local rent control is the most effective long-term solution to affordability.
“While well-intentioned, I do not believe local rent control is the most effective long-term solution to improving affordability.”
Own statementEast Metro Voter Guide
Also running for Mayor
- Marylee Abrams (incumbent)
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