Raymond Lopez
Ray Lopez | |
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Lopez, in 2016 | |
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 15th ward | |
| Assumed office May 18, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Toni Foulkes (Redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Raymond Anthony Lopez May 26, 1978 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Hugo Lopez |
| Education | University of Illinois, Chicago |
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Raymond Anthony Lopez (born May 26, 1978) is an American politician who is currently a member of the Chicago City Council serving as alderman of the 15th Ward in Chicago, Illinois.
A member of the Democratic Party, Lopez was first elected as Democratic Committeeman of the 15th Ward in 2012, becoming the first openly gay Mexican-American to be elected in Illinois. On April 7, 2015, Lopez was elected alderman of the 15th Ward. The 15th ward includes the West Englewood, Brighton Park, Back of the Yards, Chicago Lawn, Canaryville, and Gage Park neighborhoods.