Job Description:

• To set policies and laws for properties, public health services, laws for

public safety and laws for maintenance of county highways

Map: Cook County’s 8th District encompasses Wards such as the 1st (Ald. Manny Flores), 26th Ward (Ald. Roberto Maldonado), 30th Ward (Ald. Ariel Reboyras) and 31st Ward (Ald. Ray Suarez).



Party Affiliation — Democrat

Marital Status — Married

Religion — Christian

Education — Northeastern Illinois University

Political Experience — Three terms as vice-president for the Hispanic Sheriff Enforcement of Illinois

Endorsements — National Taxpayers United of Illinois

Web site — arielrosa2010.com



Rosa from Arecibo, Puerto Rico arrived to the U.S. in 1969. He grew up in the Lakeview community and currently resides in the Irving Park Community.

He pursued a career with the local sheriffs department where he has been employed for 11 years. As a law enforcement professional, Rosa is pursuing criminal justice and will soon graduate.

When EXTRA asked why people should vote for Rosa in the upcoming primary election, he replied, “I am the only true independent.”