Orlando is committed to constituent services.  He dedicated almost a decade of his life working for the State Legislature on behalf of the residents of Springfield and Chicopee, and authored several pieces of legislation to help improve the quality of life for his constituents, including:

Private Ways Ordinance

Introduced legislation to hold developers accountable for paving dirt roads, by establishing the responsibility to design and construct a roadway that meets the standards of a public way as part any new developments on dirt roads. This piece of legislation means that developers will no longer be allowed to build homes on dirt roads without paving the street to city standards. The ordinance is pending passage.

Parking Ban/Snow Removal Ordinance

Orlando Ramos joined his colleagues in demanding more accountability from city contractors on snow removal. Following a community meeting, Orlando and his colleagues introduced several recommended changes, including an Ordinance aimed at simplifying the city’s parking ban.  This Ordinance is pending.

Biomass

Orlando has vehemently opposed the proposal to build a Biomass plant in the East Springfield neighborhood.  Orlando has repeatedly stood shoulder-to-shoulder with his colleagues in government and the community in opposing this project.  

Dog Parks

Orlando helped secure CPA funding for the purpose of studying and designing dog parks in the City of Springfield.

Constituent Services

As your State Representative, Orlando is committed to using his constituent services experience to serve the residents of Springfield and Chicopee.  He understands the importance of being accessible to his constituents and is committed to holding regular office hours throughout the 9th Hampden District.  No issue is too big or too small.