Preceded by Santos Padilla Name Perza Rodriguez | Succeeded by Roberto Ramirez Kurtz Role Politician | |
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Born July 14, 1957 (age 66)
San German, Puerto Rico ( 1957-07-14 ) Political party New Progressive Party (PNP) Spouse(s) Osvaldo Fargas Falu (1983-present) Children Luis Alberto
Alana Bethzaida
Lorena Del Carmen. Alma mater University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (B.A.) Education University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Party New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico | ||
Perza Rodríguez es sorprendida cantando en su restaurante
Perza Rodriguez Quinones (born July 14, 1957) is a Puerto Rican politician and former mayor of Cabo Rojo. Rodriguez is affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP) and served as mayor from 2005 to 2013.
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- Perza Rodrguez es sorprendida cantando en su restaurante
- Early years and studies
- Professional career
- Public service
- Political career
- Business endeavors
- Personal life
- References
Early years and studies
Perza Rodriguez Quinones was born in San German on July 14, 1957. She is the daughter of Perfecto Rodriguez Cabassa and Zaida Quinones Suarez. Perza's name is a portmanteau of the names of his parents, Perfecto and Zaida. She also has two sisters: Sandra and Zaida del Carmen. Since her childhood, Perza developed a friendship with Santos Padilla, who would later become Mayor of Cabo Rojo, and her boss.
Perza completed her elementary and high school studies in her hometown. She then enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez where she completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, graduating in 1979.
Professional career
In 1980, Perza began working for BAL Management Corp. in the administration of public housing buildings with federal funds (HUD). She worked as administrator of a condominium called Joan Apartments, located in San German.
In 1988, Perza began working at her father's business in Cabo Rojo.
Public service
Rodriguez was hired to work at the Center of Collection of Municipal Taxes (CRIM) by Santos "San" Padilla as appraiser in the Mayaguez office. She then became Regional Manager. Upon being elected at the 1996 general election, Padilla appointed Rodriguez as Deputy Mayor of Cabo Rojo.
Political career
Santos Padilla died of a massive heart attack on August 4, 2007. Rodriguez became Interim Mayor until she was officially sworn as Mayor in August 16, 2007. The next year, she was officially elected at the 2008 general election.
In 2012, Rodriguez was challenged by Jose "Chiquin" Morales at the PNP primaries, but she prevailed. However, she was still defeated at the general election that same year.
Business endeavors
In March 2013, Rodriguez announced she would open a restaurant in Cabo Rojo, near the Joyuda Lagoon. The restaurant, which will be called Perza's Puerto Rican Food & Bar, will open on April 12, 2013. Although she has hired two chefs, Rodriguez says she will occasionally cook herself.
Personal life
Rodriguez married Osvaldo Fargas Falu on September 16, 1983. They have three children together: Luis Alberto, Alana Bethzaida and Lorena Del Carmen.