Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) announced Monday he is stepping down from his role as City Council floor leader and zoning committee chair after he allegedly grabbed an alderwoman during last week's meeting over Chicago's sanctuary status.
A group of community activists gathered Sunday in front of the office of 35th Ward alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa demanding that he resign.Ramirez-Rosa came under fire by fellow aldermen, community activists and others after the aborted council meeting Thursday where he allegedly grabbed and tried to restrain Ald. Emma Mitts from entering council chambers before a heated vote.
Ramirez-Rosa said in a statement that he would be stepping down from his position of Floor leader because he had lost the confidence of his colleagues. He will also resign from his role as chair of the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks, and Building Standards effective Dec. 1.
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