Norwalk City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Rick Ramirez
Councilmember; term ends November 2028Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
Rick Ramirez (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Norwalk City Council after the election.
Norwalk councilmember first elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2007, 2020 and 2024. He has 30 years of experience in law enforcement and served as mayor in 2007-2008.
Where Rick Ramirez stands: positions on the record
Homeless shelters2 sourced positions
Voted yes on an urgency moratorium on new emergency shelters, supportive and transitional housing, liquor stores, discount stores, laundromats, car washes and payday lenders (passed 5-0, August 2024).
Council voteNorwalk City Council synopsis, August 6, 2024 · Aug 6, 2024
Voted yes on extending the moratorium on new emergency shelters, supportive and transitional housing and several business types by 10 months and 15 days (passed 5-0, September 2024).
Council voteNorwalk City Council synopsis, September 17, 2024 · Sep 17, 2024
Housing development2 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting the Norwalk Transit Village Specific Plan ordinance (passed 5-0 on the consent calendar, January 2025).
Council voteNorwalk City Council synopsis, January 21, 2025 · Jan 21, 2025
Voted yes on introducing the development agreement with Lewis Land Developers for the Norwalk Transit Village at 13200 Bloomfield Avenue (passed 5-0, April 2025).
Council voteNorwalk City Council synopsis, April 15, 2025 · Apr 15, 2025
Industrial development1 sourced position
Voted no on upholding the Planning Commission's approval of a development plan at 14830 Carmenita Road (passed 4-1, January 2026).
Council voteNorwalk City Council minutes, January 20, 2026 (draft in the February 3, 2026 agenda packet) · Jan 20, 2026
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