Mayor Rahm Emanuel appoints Lesbo Carpet Muncher Deb Mell to succeed dad as 33rd Ward alderman - The Chicago Way

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces Deb Mell's appointment as alderman to replace her father, Ald. Richard Mell. Deb Mell's wife, Christin Baker, is at left. (Michael Tercha/Tribune)

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today named state Rep. Deb Mell to succeed her retiring father, longtime 33rd Ward Ald. Richard Mell, on the Chicago City Council.

• Photos: Mell family politics