District 8 Commissioner Randolph (RJ) Lee resides in Mason Township with his wife, Samantha, and three children: Charlie, Theodore, and Leah. He works as an agronomist/sales specialist. He first ran for commissioner in 2022 because he wanted to do things to make life better for his children. He believes that are not enough people from his generation who are active in their community.
Public service
- Delegate
- Heavily involved in county politics for about five years
- Former coach of Cassopolis FFA
- Cass County Fair volunteer
- Church volunteer
Committee Assignments
- Opioid Settlement Committee
- Policy Committee
- Salary Committee
- SMART Committee
- Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Disorder Advisory Board
- Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network Board
What is the biggest goal you have for Cass County this term?
To be fiscally responsible
Which major project do you most look forward to this term?
Project: Working on our jail and making sure our community is safe
Initiative: Parental rights, making sure parents are involved in their children’s education
Fun fact
"I have an extensive background in parliamentary procedure, which I hope to use in assisting the board to be efficient and professional.”
Commissioner Lee serves as the board's parliamentarian.