Orlando Ramos is a Massachusetts State Representative for the 9th Hampden District, encompassing neighborhoods of Indian Orchard, East Springfield, Liberty Heights, and parts of Boston Road and Pine Point. Born and raised in Springfield, he served four terms on the Springfield City Council, including as Vice President (2015) and President (2017), before his election to the House in 2020.
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Serving
Orlando Ramos
State HouseDemocrat
MA-MA HD-9th Hampden State House
About
Family & Heritage
Born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. Puerto Rican heritage.
Political Career
Before Politics
Intern in office of Governor Deval Patrick; Springfield City Council (four terms), Vice President (2015), President (2017)
Education
A.A., Springfield Technical Community College; B.A. Public Policy, UMass Amherst; M.P.A., Westfield State University
Key Issues & Priorities
Facial recognition regulation
Economic development
Infrastructure
Education
Public safety