Will Chicago Get Its First Asian American–Majority Ward?

The city’s Asian American population has grown 31% over the last decade, the largest of any racial group in Chicago, according to Census numbers. Chinatown, home to the city’s largest Asian American population, however is spread across three different wards, none of which have an Asian American alder person. In fact, there isn’t an Asian American on City Council, which can make the community feel left out while alder people are drawing up a ward map behind closed doors that will help each of them get re-elected. Asian American–led organizations that serve the community say it’s time they have a voice on City Council. Grace Chan McKibben, executive director at the Coalition for Better Chinese American Community, explains the reasons why a majority Asian American ward is so important. Guest — Grace Chan McKibben, Executive Director at the Coalition for Better Chinese American Community Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm