Ricardo Muñoz

American politician

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
Member of the Chicago City Council from the 22nd Ward
In office
January 1993 (1993-01) – May 20, 2019
Preceded byChuy García
Succeeded byMichael Rodriguez
Personal details
Born (1965-10-26) October 26, 1965 (age 58)
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Betty
ChildrenTwo
ResidenceLittle Village, Chicago, Illinois
Alma materNorthern Illinois University (B.A.)
ProfessionPolitician

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 change

  1. Connolly, Colleen (February 6, 2015). "Get to Know Your Ward: 22nd Ward". Ward Room. WMAQ-TV. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  2. Spielman, Fran (April 10, 2018). "With Zalewski out, Quinn on no-fly list, race to lead aviation panel takes off". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  3. Dardick, Hal (2010-08-03). "Ald. Ricardo Munoz outs himself as an alcoholic". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  4. Miller, Rich (September 28, 2017). "Chuy Garcia says Kennedy is only Dem who can defeat Rauner". Capitol Fax. Retrieved September 28, 2017.