Anthony Quezada sworn in as new alderman for Chicago's 35th Ward

Chicago City Council approves Anthony Quezada as 35th Ward alderman in special meeting – CBS2 (Chicago)

The hearing was surprisingly contentious. Eleven councilmembers voted against Quezada's confirmation, objecting to the plum assignments on the budget and finance committee he will inherit from his predecessor.

City Council signs off on Anthony Quezada to fill 35th Ward seat

City Council members voted to add Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada to their ranks Monday, approving the first aldermanic appointment of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s tenure — but not without an unusually large show of opposition for an administration’s pick to fill a vacancy.Quezada’s lukewarm welcome to the chamber as 35th Ward alderperson came by a 32-11 vote, following debate over his use of the N-word in a social media post more than a dec…

Anthony Quezada sworn in as new alderman for Chicago's 35th Ward

CHICAGO — A new alderman for the 35th Ward was officially sworn in Monday during a special City Council meeting. In a 32-11 vote, council members voted to approve Mayor Brandon Johnson’s appointment of Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada. Quezada will fill the vacancy left by former Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, who left to lead the Chicago Park District. The new 35th Ward alderman was seen hugging his predecessor just after Monday's vote. …

Anthony Quezada Confirmed As Next 35th Ward Alderperson

LOGAN SQUARE — Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada has been confirmed by the City Council as the next 35th Ward alderperson, replacing outgoing Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa. Quezada, born and raised in Logan Square, was formally nominated last week by Mayor Brandon Johnson to fill the vacancy left by Ramirez-Rosa, who was appointed CEO of the Chicago Park District this winter after a decade spent representing parts of Logan Square, Avondale and…

Chicago City Council to vote on Anthony Quezada as 35th Ward replacement

Chicago City Council members gathered Monday for a special meeting to vote on approving Anthony Quezada to represent the 35th Ward.

Chicago City Council confirms Anthony Quezada as new 35th Ward alderman

The Chicago City Council on Monday voted to confirm Anthony Quezada as the newest alderman for the 35th Ward.