History was made in Chicago when the first two Asian American women were elected to the City Council.
explored one of the ward’s treasures, the Heritage Museum of Asian Art. It is in the heart of Bridgeport, 3500 S. Morgan St. The museum features Asian antiquities dating back 5,000 years.
Lee is the first Chinese American in City Council and first female ever to represent the ward. She is a second generation Chicagoan.SUBSCRIBE TO FOX 32 ON YOUTUBE Lee is a mother of two, a former United Airlines executive and attended Whitney Young Magnet High School. She is as homegrown as the five Chicago mayors who came from the 11th Ward, which includes Armour Square, Bridgeport, and the home of the White Sox. "I look at the opportunity that I have to inspire young people to frankly just care a little more about what's going on in their community," Lee said.
a year ago, won a runoff election, and starts a four-year term with more seniority than many of her City Council colleagues."The community really made that possible. All of this, my name was on the ballot but it was an incredible win for the broader Asian-American community citywide not just here in the 11th Ward," Lee said.DAILY NEWSLETTERthat I have read and agree
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