# Carlos Ramírez-Rosa

Carlos Ramírez-Rosa is the former alderperson for the 35th Ward. The ward is now represented by [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35).

## 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"](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/E220093A-5926-EE11-9965-001DD804E9A5), 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/88226950-6C44-EF11-8409-001DD8306DF0), 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/59564C87-4BCC-EE11-9078-001DD806E944), Passed 34 yea, 14 nay, 2 absent
- Feb 15, 2024: [Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/14B7D528-D3BA-EE11-A568-001DD806999B), 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)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/6CD63FD4-3A98-EE11-BE36-001DD83057A3), 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/C51F37E0-F2F2-EF11-BE20-001DD804BC20) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/9E63250C-71BD-EF11-B8E9-001DD804C7AB) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/88C27877-CDB0-EF11-B8E9-001DD809A88D) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/D9AEA621-5186-EF11-AC21-001DD8306DF0) (O2024-0013131), Passed Jan 15, 2025
- [Amendment to Honorary Street designation description James Joseph Mulligan way, Oct 30, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CEA47F74-CBBB-EF11-B8E9-001DD804AA64) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/42721C08-5EAB-EF11-B8E9-001DD8306DF0) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/5C899C46-AA8C-EF11-AC21-001DD809A88D) (O2024-0013346), Passed Jan 15, 2025
- [NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/0DD5E942-F3B0-EF11-B8E9-001DD809D24B) (O2024-0014256), Passed Dec 11, 2024
- [Honorary street designation as "James Joseph Mulligan Way"](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/5F5A5880-CE84-EF11-AC21-001DD8306DF0) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/3710AA37-A081-EF11-AC21-001DD809A88D) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/C3F5E354-5F44-EF11-8409-001DD8306DF0) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/168EB75B-8F18-EF11-9F89-001DD806D83C) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/AEE4F830-0112-EF11-9F89-001DD806A98B) (O2024-0009344), Passed Jun 12, 2024
- [Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 2401-2403 N Kedzie Blvd](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CBA11DD5-5C18-EF11-9F89-001DD80972A9) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/8A0F3FF5-05F1-EE11-904B-001DD80685D6) (SO2024-0008597), Passed Jun 12, 2024
- [Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 3116-3124 W Logan Blvd](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/CF4DDC69-5B18-EF11-9F89-001DD80972A9) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/ED535017-E5D0-EE11-9078-001DD806E058) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/0C99C125-B94D-EE11-BE6D-001DD8097F7D) (O2023-0003990), Passed Jan 24, 2024
- [Lift Liquor Moratorium Belmont from Rockwell to California](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F11B2AD9-CA2B-EE11-9965-001DD809C11E) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/6803BC17-D750-EE11-BE6E-001DD8097692) (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/3177F700-7CD3-EF11-8EEA-001DD804AA64?t=4516))
- 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/E3329A8B-7A44-EF11-8409-001DD809B40D?t=15050))
- 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/C58B2651-AC00-EF11-A1FE-001DD809669D?t=7064))
- 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/859F0529-EA78-EE11-9AE5-001DD804D430?t=7786))
- 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/859F0529-EA78-EE11-9AE5-001DD804D430?t=7687))
- 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/69E22BE4-0178-EE11-9AE5-001DD804D22B?t=13324))
- 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A1239130-3C6C-EE11-8DEF-001DD804E693?t=11419))
- 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A1239130-3C6C-EE11-8DEF-001DD804E693?t=11304))
- 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A1239130-3C6C-EE11-8DEF-001DD804E693?t=4319))
- 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/48524814-7468-EE11-9AE6-001DD80977D6?t=2621))
- 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/F3C56C8F-BD62-EE11-BE6E-001DD80520D0?t=5963))
- 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/DEBD1395-3F53-EE11-BE6E-001DD8097665?t=2130))

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