History was made last week in the City of Lakewood, California, as Cassandra Chase became the first Black woman ever elected to serve as mayor.
Community leaders and residents alike are celebrating the groundbreaking milestone as powerful step forward for representation, leadership, and local progress.
Chase was officially named mayor during the Lakewood City Council’s annual reorganization on July 8, taking over from outgoing Mayor Todd Rogers, who will continue to serve as a council member through June 2026…