Orlando Ramos Explained

Orlando Ramos
State House:	Massachusetts
District:	9th Hampden
Term Start:	January 6, 2021
Predecessor:	Jose Tosado
Birth Place:	Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Party:	Democratic
Education:	Springfield Technical Community College (AA) University of Massachusetts Amherst (BA) Westfield State University (MPA)

Orlando Ramos is an American politician serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 9th Hampden district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021.

Early life and education

Ramos was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. After graduating from Roger L Putnam Vocational-Technical High School, he earned an associate degree from Springfield Technical Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in public policy from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a Master of Public Administration from Westfield State University.^[1]

Career

Ramos worked as an intern in the office of Governor Deval Patrick. He was later elected to the Springfield City Council, where he introduced legislation to improve infrastructure in the city.^[2] He was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.^{[3] [4]}

Personal life

Ramos is Puerto Rican.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Orlando Ramos. 2021-05-11. Ballotpedia. en.
2. Web site: 2020-07-30. City Councilor Orlando Ramos reintroduces legislation aimed to fix Springfield streets. 2021-05-11. WWLP. en-US.
3. Web site: 2020-09-02. Springfield City Councilor Orlando Ramos wins 9th Hampden District race for state representative. 2021-05-11. masslive. en.
4. Web site: 2020-06-26. Springfield City Councilor Orlando Ramos kicks off state representative campaign. 2021-05-11. WWLP. en-US.
5. Web site: 2020-09-05. Springfield's election of Latinos to Massachusetts House and Senate more than 30 years in the making. 2021-05-11. masslive. en.