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Jorge González Otero

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Jorge González Otero
Mayor of Jayuya
Assuming office
January 14, 1997
SucceedingJosé A. Rivera Rodríguez
Personal details
Born (1957-05-16) May 16, 1957 (age 67)
Jayuya, Puerto Rico
Political partyPopular Democratic Party (PPD)
SpouseHilda M. Huertas (1977-present)
ChildrenJorge O.
Marially
Jorge L.
Alma materUniversity 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Jayuya... el Pueblo de los Tres Picachos". Proyecto Salon Hogar.
  2. ^ "Alcalde de Jayuya, Elecciones Generales 1996". CEEPUR.
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