The upcoming selection of Zoning chair is setting up a proxy battle between the City Council’s Black and Latino caucuses, both who believe the coveted position should go to one of their members.

Mayor Brandon Johnson will be tasked with selecting his third zoning chair in August because of the departure of 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett. While the heads of the Black and Latino caucuses believe the spot should go to one of its members, vice chair Ald. Bennett Lawson, 44th, who is white, has also indicated he wants the job.