Ricardo Muñoz
Ricardo Muñoz (born October 26, 1965) is a Mexican-American politician. He was a member of the Chicago City Council as alderman for the 22nd ward. It includes Little Village and Archer Heights.[1]
Ricardo Muñoz | |
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| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 22nd Ward | |
| In office January 1993 – May 20, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Chuy García |
| Succeeded by | Michael Rodriguez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 October 1965
(aged 60) Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Betty |
| Children | Two |
| Residence | Little Village, Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Northern Illinois University (B.A.) |
| Profession | Politician |
Muñoz was appointed to this position by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1993. He is the longest tenured Latino and fourth longest tenured member of the Chicago City Council.[2]
On August 2, 2010 Muñoz took the unusual step of admitting that he was an alcoholic just six months before standing for re-election.[3]
Munoz endorsed Chris Kennedy in the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary.[4]
References
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- ↑ Spielman, Fran (April 10, 2018). With Zalewski out, Quinn on no-fly list, race to lead aviation panel takes off. https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/with-zalewski-out-quinn-on-no-fly-list-race-to-lead-aviation-panel-takes-off/. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
- ↑ Dardick, Hal (2010-08-03). "Ald. Ricardo Munoz outs himself as an alcoholic". Chicago Tribune. http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/clout_st/2010/08/chicago-ald-ricardo-munoz-outs-himself-as-an-alcoholic.html. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
- ↑ Miller, Rich (September 28, 2017). Chuy Garcia says Kennedy is only Dem who can defeat Rauner. https://capitolfax.com/2017/09/28/chuy-garcia-says-kennedy-is-only-dem-who-can-defeat-rauner/. Retrieved September 28, 2017.
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