CHICAGO (WLS) — A special Chicago City Council meeting will be held Monday to replace an empty council seat.
City Council members will vote whether to approve Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada to represent the 35th Ward.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson picked him last week after he was recommended by a search committee.
Quezada was one of six people to apply for the role, but Quezada and another candidate Daniel Tobon were the only that completed the application.
If confirmed, Quezada will replace former Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa who is now leading the Chicago Park District..
Quezada is from the 35th Ward, which includes parts of Logan Square, Avondale, Hermosa, and Irving Park.
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Most recently Quezada has been serving as a commissioner in the Cook County Board.
Last week, Mayor Johnson expressing the need to fill the vacancy in the 35th Ward as soon as possible.
“Mayor Johnson stated that the government he currently leads does not have much time due to the numerous attacks originating from the federal government.”
Monday’s special City Council meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m.
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