Chicago’s 11th Ward — home to five mayors, the Daley family and a one-time notoriously powerful Democratic political army — seems set to begin a new chapter in city history as a center for Asian American political might.
that brought both Chinatown and Bridgeport fully into the 11th to make it the first ward in city history with a majority Asian population.Mayor Lightfoot’s pick for new alderman has deep roots in Chinatown, would be 1st Asian American woman on City Council: ‘The 11th Ward is Chicago’But as Lee runs for her first full term and faces a challenge from Chicago police Officer Anthony “Tony” Ciaravino, the 11th Ward’s complex history remains clearly at play.
“Safety is the top concern of everybody in this community and every last candidate,” said Lee, who when she was appointed by Lightfoot last year became the city’s first Asian American alderwoman on the City Council. “That’s how we connect.”Ciaravino — who says he’s taking vacation days and unused time off to run for alderman — said he is in this race because he feels Lee has failed to keep the ward safe.
“It’s simply not true,” Lee said. “My opponent is being willfully dishonest to try to deceive residents of the 11th Ward. Since taking office I have only taken actions to ensure that police have the resources that they need. So, not defunding.” Ciaravino and Lee both say that to better address crime in the ward they will push for community-based beat policing. But Ciaravino said his connections and experience as a police officer prepares him to better accomplish the goal.“I’ve been doing it for three decades,” said Ciaravino, 52. “I consider myself a subject matter expert. You got a question about crime and public safety? I’m the guy you want to talk to.
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