Roger Iglesias
Roger Iglesias Suárez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the Carolina district | |
| In office June 25, 2011 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Héctor Martínez |
| In office 1992–2000 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 12, 1958 Canóvanas, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party |
| Spouse | Ivette Sepúlveda |
| Children | Karla Kiara Roger José |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez |
| Profession | Politician |
Roger J. Iglesias Suárez (born September 12, 1958, in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican politician. He was a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1992 to 2000 and 2011 to 2013. In 2011, he was elected to fill the vacant seat left by the resignation of Héctor Martínez.
Early years and studies
Roger Iglesias was born on September 12, 1958, in the town of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico. His parents were Roberto Iglesias, former Mayor of Carolina, and Rosaura Rodríguez. Iglesias obtained his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez.
Political career
First years in politics: 1984–1991
From 1984 to 1988, Iglesias served as Special Aide to then-Mayor of San Juan Baltasar Corrada del Río. In 1988, he served as Deputy Director of the District of Carolina.
Senator: 1992–2000
Iglesias was elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico for the District of Carolina in the 1992 general elections.[1] He was reelected in 1996.[2] During this time, he presided over the Commissions of Treasury and Nominations.
Return to private life: 2000–2011
In the 2000, Iglesias lost his seat in the Senate[3] and he returned to his private practice as engineer. However, in 2005, he served as a Legislative Aide for the Senate.
In 2008, he ran for Senator at-large at the PNP primaries, but lost.[4] However, he served as a legislative advisor to Kimmey Raschke and Migdalia Padilla.[5]
Return to Senate: 2011–present
Before returning to the Senate as a member, Iglesias was referred to the Justice Department for allegedly practicing the profession of engineer without a license. The referral, made by the Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores (CIAPR)presented evidence of work performed by Iglesias for the Town of Guayama and the Infrastructure Financing Authority (AFI). Nevertheless, since Iglesias belongs to the ruling party in power at the time, no action was taken.[6] In April 2011, Carolina Senator Héctor Martínez resigned to his position leaving a vacant open for the New Progressive Party. Iglesias participated in an internal primary in June 18, 2011 and won. He was sworn in June 25, 2011 and served until January 1, 2013.[7][8]
Personal life
Iglesias is married to Ivette Sepúlveda. They have three children: Karla, Kiara, and Roger José, who since 2017 has a very lucrative position earning a six figure salary in the Department of Education as an Assistant to Secretary Juliette Kellgemir.[9] Despite the fiscal crisis and financial bankruptcy of the Commonwealth, the expense in salaries for cronies and allies of the incumbent President Ricky Rosello have doubled.
References
- ^ Consulta de Resultados Legislativos: Elecciones Generales de 1992 on CEEPUR
- ^ Consulta de Resultados Legislativos: Elecciones Generales de 1996[permanent dead link] on CEEPUR
- ^ Elecciones Generales 2000: Escrutinio de Senadores Archived 2012-01-08 at the Wayback Machine on CEEPUR
- ^ Primarias 2008 Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine on CEEPUR
- ^ "Refugio de oro en la Legislatura". El Nuevo Día. February 4, 2010.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ https://www.noticel.com/ahora/el-ciapr-enva-caso-iglesias-a-justicia/608095134
- ^ Roger Iglesias gana la vacante del Senado on El Vocero; Díaz, Carmen (June 18, 2011)
- ^ Roger Iglesias sustituirá a Héctor Martínez on WAPA-TV; Rullán, Alberto (June 18, 2011)
- ^ https://www.noticel.com/ahora/educacion/promesa-incumplida-en-puestos-de-confianza-de-educacin/706903802
External links
- Hon. Roger Iglesias on SenadoPR