The news reported today that Sonia Chang-Diaz won a narrow victory over incumbent Dianne Wilkerson by 228 votes.
The end of Wilkerson’s run could also jeopardize the bilingual ballot bill which the former State Senator had strongly supported in the State Senate. In addition, with Wilkerson’s absence, will Chang-Diaz take the lead to advocate for state funding for Parcel 24 and Oxford Street, development projects that will create low-income and affordable housing for Chinatown? Then, there is also the proposed $120 million Boston Arts Academy school in Chinatown, and which Wilkerson had came out in support during a public meeting in the summer.
Time will tell whether Chang-Diaz will embrace these issues that are important for Chinatown. Until then, congratulations to Chang-Diaz on a successful campaign.
(Disclosure: The Chinatown Blogger is not affiliated with Wilkerson’s or Chang-Diaz’s campaign.)