Name Jorge Otero Role Politician | ||
Succeeding Jose A. Rivera Rodriguez Born May 16, 1957 (age 66)
Jayuya, Puerto Rico ( 1957-05-16 ) Spouse(s) Hilda M. Huertas (1977-present) Children Jorge O.
Marially
Jorge L. Alma mater University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (B.A.) Education University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez | ||
Political party Popular Democratic Party | ||
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.
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Early years and studies
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.
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.
Professional career
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
González became Mayor of Jayuya after being elected at the 1996 general election. After that, he has been elected four consecutive terms until the present.
Personal life
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.