Mayor Lightfoot picks Nicole Lee as new 11th Ward alderman
If confirmed, Nicole Lee would be the first Asian American woman to serve on the City Council.
By Stephanie KimMayor Lightfoot picks Nicole Lee as new 11th Ward alderman
If confirmed, Nicole Lee would be the first Asian American woman to serve on the City Council.
By Stephanie Kim
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Chicago’s City Council is on its way to bringing its first Asian American woman onboard. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has tapped Nicole Lee to fill the vacant 11th Ward seat.
Reset learns more about Lee and what she would bring to the role.
GUESTS: Heather Cherone, Chicago politics reporter for WTTW News
Josina Morita, commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District; chairwoman of the Illinois Asian American Caucus