Mayor Johnson's Intervention Prevents City Council Ally from Facing Consequences for Bullying and Threats

Mayor Brandon Johnson intervened to prevent the official rebuke of his City Council ally, Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, who was accused of bullying and threatening colleagues. The council was divided on whether to censure Ramirez-Rosa, with some aldermen alleging he tried to block them from entering the council chambers. Despite emotional speeches and a close vote, the censure failed after Johnson broke a tie. Ramirez-Rosa apologized for his behavior and resigned from his leadership positions, but tensions remain high. Some aldermen plan to complain to the city's inspector general and Board of Ethics. The controversy highlights divisions within the council and challenges for Johnson's progressive agenda.