Tag

Carlos Ramirez Rosa

All articles tagged with #carlos ramirez rosa

politics2 years ago

City Council Zoning Chairman Resigns Amid Accusations of Threats and Bullying

Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa is facing accusations of threatening to block development in certain City Council members' wards, leading to calls for his censure. Ramirez-Rosa has stepped down from his positions as Mayor Brandon Johnson's floor leader and chair of the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks, and Building Standards. The accusations include physical and verbal harassment, as well as abuse of power. Ramirez-Rosa denies the allegations but has apologized for his actions. The City Council may censure him for his behavior.

politics2 years ago

"Brandon Johnson's Bold Moves as Chicago's New Mayor-Elect"

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's decision to appoint Democratic Socialist Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as both City Council floor leader and Zoning Committee chairman is a high-risk, high-reward political gamble. If Ramirez-Rosa is pragmatic and collaborative, it could be a big step forward for progressive politics in Chicago. However, if he stymies projects by making unreasonable demands on affordability and taxes, it could have a chilling effect on development. Ramirez-Rosa said he wants to collaborate with developers to ensure equitable investment in every neighborhood of the city.