Lee becomes the first woman to represent the 11th Ward and the first Asian American woman on the city council.
The Chicago City Council without dissent confirmed Nicole Lee as the next alderman of the 11th Ward on Monday, following Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s selection of the United Airlines director for the vacant seat.
The conclusion of the vetting process arrived more than a month after the conviction of ex-Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, which required him under state law to resign from the 11th Ward immediately. The rules committee meeting that preceded the floor vote kicked off early afternoon with a wave of congratulations from aldermen before a unanimous vote to advance her confirmation.
Ald. David Moore attempted to gauge Lee’s position on the ward remapping process, but she said she wanted more time before taking a stance. When Ald. Emma Mitts asked whether Lee will represent “the Asians or all of the 11th ward,” Lee quipped: “I’m here to represent the interests of every single person in the 11th Ward regardless of whether or not they eat rice at night for dinner.”
Nicole Lee speaks during a press conference Thursday after Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, left, nominated Lee to be the next alderman representing the city’s 11th Ward.The 11th ward, which was traditionally an Irish American enclave and home to the Daley family’s political dynasty, also stands to see historic milestones in Lee’s appointment. In addition to being the first Asian American woman on the council, Lee is the first woman to represent the 11th Ward.
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