A resident of McKinley Park, Abarca was one of three people to apply to replace Cardenas in the 12th Ward.
, who stepped down last month after being elected to the Cook County Board of Review.
"Anabel Abarca is a pillar of the 12th Ward community," Lightfoot said in a statement."Her passion for public service and deep connection to her community makes her the best candidate to serve the residents of McKinley Park, Brighton Park, and Little Village. I look forward to working with Anabel, and I thank the 12th Ward vacancy committee for their collaboration in this process.
Abarca is running for a full 4-year term in the 12th Ward in the upcoming city elections in February, and her appointment will give her the advantage of running as an incumbent.
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