Carlos Ramírez-Rosa

Carlos Ramírez-Rosa is the former alderperson for the 35th Ward. The ward is now represented by Anthony J. Quezada.

Contact

• Website: http://www.aldermancarlosrosa.org

Voting record this term

• Voted in 626 key roll calls this term, until Mar 12, 2025
• Voted nay 5 times

Nay votes on key legislation

• Mar 12, 2025: Amendment of Municipal Code Title 4 by adding new Chapter 4-401 entitled "Trade In Fur Products", Failed to Pass 19 yea, 26 nay
• Sep 18, 2024: Superintendent of Police directed to enter into and execute new contract or contract extension or renewal for acoustic gunshot detection technology services, Passed 33 yea, 14 nay, 2 absent
• May 22, 2024: Call on Mayor Brandon Johnson to remedy by Ward choice whether to remove Sound Thinking/ShotSpotter surveillance technology with other assurances and advance notifications to affected Ward Council members choosing to retain such technology, Passed 34 yea, 14 nay, 2 absent
• Feb 15, 2024: Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases, Failed to Pass 18 yea, 32 nay
• Dec 13, 2023: Amended collective bargaining agreement with Chicago John Dineen Lodge No. 7 (f.k.a. Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 7), Passed 42 yea, 7 nay

Key legislation sponsored

• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (35.23) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of N Elston Ave (O2025-0015690), Passed Mar 12, 2025
• Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (35.84) and 4-60-023 (35.84) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Milwaukee Ave (O2025-0014475), Passed Feb 19, 2025
• Reclassification of specified area shown on Map Number 7-J and amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-3-0503-D establishing W Fullerton Ave, from N Kimball Ave to N Pulaski Rd as pedestrian streets (O2024-0014245), Passed Feb 19, 2025
• Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (35.110) and 4-60-023 (35.109) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Wrightwood Ave (O2024-0013131), Passed Jan 15, 2025
• Amendment to Honorary Street designation description James Joseph Mulligan way, Oct 30, 2024 (O2025-0014449), Passed Jan 15, 2025
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (1.63) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Diversey Ave (O2024-0014054), Passed Jan 15, 2025
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (35.15) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of W Fullerton Ave (O2024-0013346), Passed Jan 15, 2025
• NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments (O2024-0014256), Passed Dec 11, 2024
• Honorary street designation as "James Joseph Mulligan Way" (SO2024-0013024), Passed Oct 30, 2024
• Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (35.109) and 4-60-023 (35.108) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Belden Ave (O2024-0012893), Passed Oct 22, 2024
• Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 5 and 17 by adding new Chapter 5-11 entitled "Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Block (606) District Pilot Program" and by modifying Section 2-44-135 regarding demolition permit surcharge ordinance, and Section 17-7-0590 redefining boundaries of 606 District (SO2024-0011001), Passed Sep 18, 2024
• Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters at next regular election on whether to change to Commission for Public Safety and Accountability membership from 7 members to 11 members and amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-80 by modifying various sections regarding term limits, qualifications, duties, elections for and appointments of commissioners for Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (O2024-0009670), Failed to Pass Sep 18, 2024
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (33.34) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Belmont Ave (O2024-0009344), Passed Jun 12, 2024
• Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 2401-2403 N Kedzie Blvd (Or2024-0009642), Passed Jun 12, 2024
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-64-170 to allow pickup trucks or vans less than 8,000 pounds to park on portion of N Elston Ave (SO2024-0008597), Passed Jun 12, 2024
• Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 3116-3124 W Logan Blvd (Or2024-0009640), Passed Jun 12, 2024
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-44-135 by extending expiration date for demolition surcharge to December 31, 2024 (O2024-0007881), Passed Mar 20, 2024
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-3-0500 by classifying portion(s) of N Milwaukee Ave as pedestrian street - A-8850 (O2023-0003990), Passed Jan 24, 2024
• Lift Liquor Moratorium Belmont from Rockwell to California (O2023-0003086), Passed Oct 4, 2023
• Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (35.108) and 4-60-023 (35.106 and 35.107) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Milwaukee Ave (O2023-0004083), Passed Oct 4, 2023

In their own words

Moments from meeting recordings, summarized by AI from the transcript. Each links to the video at that point.

• Feb 19, 2025, City Council: Said trans people are sacred, recognized leaders of trans advocacy groups, and said the city's trans femicide working group will take tangible action to protect trans residents. (watch at 1:15:16)
• Sep 18, 2024, City Council: Said the ordinance builds on earlier 606 policies that preserved middle housing, legalizes two-flats by right, and has support from community, business and realtor groups. (watch at 4:10:50)
• May 22, 2024, City Council: Supported the Haitian American Heritage Month resolution and described US actions toward Haiti, including the 1915-1934 occupation. (watch at 1:57:44)
• Nov 7, 2023, City Council: Said Council members must show each other respect even in strong disagreement and committed to rebuilding trust. (watch at 2:09:46)
• Nov 7, 2023, City Council: Apologized to Ald. Emma Mitts and to Alds. Lee, Cardona, Taliaferro and Yancy for his actions at the November 2 special meeting, and to the Council and the Mayor. (watch at 2:08:07)
• Nov 2, 2023, City Council: Said fewer than 26 members appeared to be present, requested a quorum call, and moved to reconvene Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. if quorum was lacking. (watch at 3:42:04)
• Nov 1, 2023, City Council: Supported accepting the free 115th and Halsted parcel, saying it is planned for the Morgan Commons mixed-use development. (watch at 3:10:19)
• Nov 1, 2023, City Council: Said the city's migrant plan is posted online and presented at committee hearings and briefings, and that only the city is operating shelters. (watch at 3:08:24)
• Nov 1, 2023, City Council: Associated with the Native American Heritage Month resolution, noting Chicago's large urban native population and his own indigenous ancestry. (watch at 1:11:59)
• Oct 16, 2023, City Council: Presented the Zoning committee report including a landmark designation for the Eugenie Lane Apartments, map amendments and large signs. (watch at 43:41)
• Oct 6, 2023, City Council: Said tipped workers were left out of the earlier minimum wage increase and thanked the coalition, sponsor Fuentes and the mayor. (watch at 1:39:23)
• Oct 4, 2023, City Council: Explained that the One Fair Wage ordinance was not posted on time due to a clerk's office error and said the Council should return Friday to pass it. (watch at 35:30)