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Nicole Lee on her way to becoming the 1st Asian American woman to serve on Chicago City Council

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has nominated Nicole Lee to replace Patrick Daley Thompson as the 11th Ward Alderman, potentially making her the first Asian American woman to serve in the City Council...

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has nominated Nicole Lee to replace Patrick Daley Thompson as the 11th Ward Alderman, potentially making her the first Asian American woman to serve in the City Council.

Speaking at a media conference at Bridgeport’s Zhou B Art Centeron Thursday, Lightfoot announced Lee, who has deep roots in Chicago’s Chinese American community, as the final candidate to replace Thompson.
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“It is exciting and historic that the Mayor has appointed the first Alderman from the Chinese American community,” said State Rep. Theresa Mah, a Democrat who represents Chinatown and the first Asian American elected to the Illinois General Assembly. “I know Nicole, and I am confident that she has the right skill set to represent all 11th Ward residents well in City Council.”