Position 3
Term expires: December 31, 2027
Mr. Wells has been in the community over 60 years. He, along with his wife and their five children, is a graduate of Ridgefield High School. To date, he has had nine grandchildren in the Ridgefield school system. Mr. Wells retired from Columbia River Log Scaling and Grading Bureau after 44 years of service. He was President of Ridgefield Junction Neighborhood Association for six years and Legislative Director for Clark/Cowlitz Farm Bureau for six years. Mr. Wells has made several trips to Washington DC to discuss estate taxes, wildlife management and other community concerns. He and his wife, Geri, continue to run the family farm they bought in 1972.
Currently, Wells serves as the City Council liaison for the Discovery Clean Water Alliance, Junction Neighborhood Association and Clark County Weed Board (noxious weeds). He also serves as the alternate liaison for the Port of Ridgefield.
Councilmember Lee Wells has served on City Council since 2008.