Resignation of Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, Chicago Mayor's Ally, Sparks Controversy

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, an ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, has resigned as the mayor's floor leader and head of the zoning committee following allegations of "bullying" and "physical and verbal harassment" at a special council meeting. Three aldermen accused Ramirez-Rosa of threatening to use his position as zoning committee chair to block projects in their wards if they went against him. Ramirez-Rosa apologized for his behavior but denied the allegations of threatening his colleagues' projects. The controversy highlights the challenges faced by Mayor Johnson in managing a contentious City Council and passing key legislation.