Jorge González Otero
Jorge González Otero | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Jayuya | |
| Assuming office January 14, 1997 | |
| Succeeding | José A. Rivera Rodríguez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 16, 1957 Jayuya, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Popular Democratic Party (PPD) |
| Spouse | Hilda M. Huertas (1977-present) |
| Children | Jorge O. Marially Jorge L. |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (BArch) |
Jorge L. "Georgie" González Otero (born May 16, 1957) is a Puerto Rican politician and the current mayor of Jayuya. González is affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and has served as mayor since 1997.[1]
Early years and studies
[edit]Jorge González Otero was born in Jayuya on May 16, 1957. He is the eight of nine children born to farmer Ramón González and Antonia Otero.[citation needed]
González completed his elementary and high school studies in his hometown. In 1975, he is admitted to the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. In 1980, he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy. He also took courses on Real Estate and Appraisals.[citation needed]
Professional career
[edit]González began working as an agricultural scientist for the Corporation of Rural Development. He also worked as administrator of the Center of Machinery in Utuado.
Political career
[edit]González became Mayor of Jayuya after being elected at the 1996 general election.[2] After that, he has been elected four consecutive terms until the present.
Personal life
[edit]González married Hilda M. Huertas on July 30, 1977, who worked as Administrative Secretary of the Agricultural Extension of Jayuya. They have three children together: Jorge O., Marially, and Jorge L.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jayuya... el Pueblo de los Tres Picachos". Proyecto Salon Hogar.
- ^ "Alcalde de Jayuya, Elecciones Generales 1996". CEEPUR.