# Lori Lightfoot

First openly LGBTQ+ and first African American woman mayor of Chicago. Launched the INVEST South/West initiative, coordinating public and private investment across 10 historically disinvested neighborhoods.

- Region: 312
- Affiliation: Former Mayor of Chicago
- Industry: Civic Leadership & Economic Development
- URL: https://xecon.dev/312/profiles/people/lori-lightfoot
- Updated: 2026-05-27

## Sources

1. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lori_Lightfoot)
2. [Chicago.gov](https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/invest_sw/home.html)