Linda Lee (politician)

Linda Lee is an American politician from New York City who is the presumed city councilwoman-elect of New York City's 23rd City Council district, representing the Democratic Party.[1]

Lee grew up in Oakland Gardens, Queens. Before running in the council elections aged 42, she had never previously sought office.[2] She campaigned for election on a platform of increasing services for senior citizens, improved accountability of police by citizens, and workforce training to help recover the economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Upon being protected to win the election by several news outlets, she is expected to become the first Asian American woman to represent the district, along with a wave of previously unrepresented minorities on the City Council.[1] She will succeed Barry Grodenchik on the 23rd council; however, her term is intended to run for two years instead of the usual four because of planned redistricting.[4]

References
  1. "N.Y. City Council Sees Historic Changes, and Republicans Gain Ground". New York Times. November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  2. "A Q&A with New York City Council Member-elect Linda Lee". City and State NY. November 4, 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  3. "NYC Council has 5 new Asian Americans, a record that mirrors city more accurately". NBC News. November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  4. "Linda Lee Makes History, Named Bayside District 23 Council Winner". Bayside-Douglaston, NY Patch. November 3, 2021.
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