Ricardo Muñoz

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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

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]

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 | change source]

  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.