US EditionMayor Johnson appoints Anthony Quezada as 35th Ward alderman
- Mayor Brandon Johnson selected Anthony Joel Quezada on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:51 PM to fill the 35th Ward alderman vacancy.
- Carlos Ramirez-Rosa vacated the seat after Mayor Johnson appointed him to lead the Chicago Park District.
- Quezada, a Cook County Commissioner since 2022, previously worked as Ramirez-Rosa's neighborhood services director.
- Mayor Johnson stated he had no doubt Quezada will be a tremendous advocate, emphasizing his community involvement.
- The City Council will convene next week to confirm Quezada's appointment, though his selection faced some controversy.
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Mayor Johnson appoints Anthony Quezada as 35th Ward alderman
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed an acting Cook County commissioner to be the new 35th Ward alderman. Anthony Quezada will fill the vacancy left by Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, who left to head up the Chicago Park District. Quezada, who currently serves as commissioner for Cook County's 8th district, was recommended by a 35th Ward civic committee that interviewed and vetted all of the applicants for the job. Ald. Carlos Rami…
Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada Picked By Mayor As Next 35th Ward Alderman
AVONDALE — Mayor Brandon Johnson has picked Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada to lead the 35th Ward after his handpicked search committee recommended Quezada.The move is unsurprising considering Quezada, born and raised in Logan Square, was recommended by former Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and received wide progressive and neighborhood support. Johnson has not publicly made the announcement yet, but a City Hall source confirmed the decision …
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