Yee Leng Xiong's story is about service, stewardship, and never forgetting where you came from. Born in Wausau to refugees who fled persecution and communism, Yee learned early that freedom comes with responsibility—the responsibility to give back and build a better future for the next generation. His parents lost their eldest son during their escape, a tragedy that instilled in Yee the value of protecting what matters most: family, community, and opportunity.

From a young age, Yee answered the call to serve. He rejuvenated the Hmong youth group H.M.O.N.G. (Help Making Our Next Generation) and dedicated himself to the Hmong-Lao Veterans Memorial Project. As Executive Director of the Hmong American Center, he rescued the organization from the brink of closure and grew its budget to $1.9 million. He also chairs the Hmong Wausau Festival—the largest Hmong event in Wisconsin—generating over $2 million in economic impact for the region.

In 2014, Yee made history as the first Hmong American elected to the DC Everest School Board, becoming Vice President by 2022, and most recently became the Board Treasurer.. He knows firsthand how critical state funding is to our schools—and as State Treasurer, he'll have a direct say in managing the $1.3 billion Common School Fund that supports education across Wisconsin.

In 2016, Yee was elected Marathon County Supervisor for District 19, becoming only the second Hmong American to serve on the Board. He has served on the Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee; chaired the Social Services Board; and chaired the Transportation Coordinating Committee, helping reinvest funds in elders and neighbors with disabilities. He is now Vice Chair of the Public Safety Committee and a member of the Health and Human Services Committee and the Board of Health. Through these roles, Yee has managed complex budgets and made tough decisions about how every taxpayer dollar is spent.

In 2018, Weston residents elected Yee as the village's first Hmong American Trustee. He led the Parks and Recreation Committee, served as Vice Chair of Public Safety, and sat on the Joint Finance Committee for the Everest Metro Police Department. After completing two terms in 2022, Village President Mark Maloney asked Yee to continue serving as a citizen member of the Village Finance Committee—a testament to his financial expertise and trusted leadership until 2024.

In 2019, Governor Tony Evers appointed Yee to the Governor's Financial Literacy Council, recognizing his expertise in finance and fiscal responsibility.

Now, Yee is running for State Treasurer because he knows this office isn't ceremonial—it's a critical responsibility. The Treasurer manages over a billion dollars in school trust funds, helps communities finance infrastructure projects, and returns money to working families. With his experience managing budgets at every level of government and his proven commitment to transparency and accountability, Yee is ready to be Wisconsin's steward of public funds and ensure every dollar works for you.