Julia Ramirez

Julia Ramirez
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 12th ward
Incumbent
Assumed office
May 15, 2023
Preceded byAnabel Abarca
Personal details
Born (1991-04-19) April 19, 1991 (age 33)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationNortheastern Illinois University (BA, MSW)

Julia Ramirez (born April 19,1991) is an American politician and community organizer from Chicago.[1] She is the alderperson for Chicago City Council's 12th ward, Chicago's southwest side, which includes portions of Brighton Park, and McKinley Park. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She beat Anabel Anarca in the 2023 election for the office.[2] She campaigned for holistic public safety strategies and implementing a “community-driven process” to vet industry and businesses. This was the first time Ramirez ran for Chicago public office. She previously worked in Chicago Public Schools as a social worker, with a background in community activism.

  1. ^ Savedra, Madison (2023-01-12). "Newly Appointed Southwest Side Alderperson Faces Community Organizer In Bid For 12th Ward Seat". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  2. ^ Savedra, Madison (2023-03-01). "12th Ward Challenger Julia Ramirez Unseats Newly Appointed Ald. Anabel Abarca". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved 2023-03-04.