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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Paul Luu

Historic elections of Chinese, Filipina members of City Council were long overdue

Nicole Lee (left) and Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth. (Sun-Times)

When elected leaders of vibrant, diverse cities such as Chicago make decisions impacting people’s everyday lives, it is critical that all affected communities have a say.

In the April 4 election, voters gave Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Chicagoans more than just a say. We now have two seats at the table following the historic elections of Nicole Lee and Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth to represent the 11th and 48th wards on the Chicago City Council.

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