Richard Polanco. As their deputy. and in his own time. Chi began working to better the lives of immigrants in the region. Chi Muis immigrant roots and experiences gave him a special insight and the wisdom and ability to connect with generations of people who came to this country for a better life. Chi was a key player in the development of 600 units of affordable and senior housing in Los Angeles Chinatown. and taught citizenship classes to help hundreds of legal residents become U.S. citizens. In 1999 he led an alliance of community leaders. neighborhood groups and businesses to save 50 acres of open space known as the "Cornfield" in downtown Los Angeles.
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