Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed 35th Ward Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as the Chicago Park District General Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Alderman Ramirez-Rosa will build on the legacy of Superintendent Escareño to ensure that our Park District equitably serves every community in Chicago, with a focus on our young people and our elders. Elected three times to represent the 35th Ward’s diverse communities, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa brings a wealth of experience in securing funding for park improvements and enhancing public spaces. Ramirez-Rosa co-led the successful passage of Municipal Ordinance 2024-10158, which significantly increased funding for parkland acquisition.  Ramirez-Rosa has worked closely with community members to address key issues like public safety, homelessness, and maintenance at City parks. Alderman Ramirez-Rosa has a proven track record of securing millions in funding for urban green space improvements and advocating for equitable infrastructure and youth programs.  Prior to Alderman Ramirez-Rosa’s service in Chicago’s City Council, he worked as a congressional aide, a union staffer, a deportation defense organizer with the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), and a Local School Council representative at Avondale-Logandale School on Chicago’s Northwest Side.  The Mayor’s selection is subject to Chicago Park District Board approval.