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.

Nicole Lee speaks at a press conference
Nicole Lee speaks at a press conference about being selected as the new 11th Ward Alderperson at the Zhou B Art Center on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Brian Rich / Sun-Times
Nicole Lee speaks at a press conference
Nicole Lee speaks at a press conference about being selected as the new 11th Ward Alderperson at the Zhou B Art Center on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Brian Rich / Sun-Times

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.

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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