Jaime H. Barlucea Maldonado (born February 14, 1971) is a Puerto Rican politician and the former mayor of Adjuntas. Barlucea is affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP) and served as mayor from 2005 till 2021.[1][2]
Jaime Barlucea Maldonado | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Adjuntas | |
| In office January 14, 2005 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Roberto Vera Monroig |
| Succeeded by | José Hiram Soto Rivera |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1971 Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Children | Jamie Michelle Chelsie |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico[citation needed] |
Early years and studies edit
Jaime H. Barlucea Maldonado was born in Ponce on February 14, 1971. His parents are Jaime Barlucea Ortíz and Rosa María Maldonado Alvarez.
Barlucea completed a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.[citation needed]
Public service edit
Barlucea served as Regional Director of Fomento Cooperativo in Ponce. He also served as Special Aide for the President of the Commission on Public Service, among other positions.
Political career edit
Barlucea began his political career serving as member of the Municipal Assembly of Adjuntas. In 2004, he ran for mayor of the city, defeating incumbent Roberto Vera Monroig.[1] After that, Barlucea was reelected three times (2008, 2012 and 2016). He won the 2020 PNP primaries, but lost the election to PPD candidate José Soto Rivera.[2]
Personal life edit
Barlucea has three daughters: Jamie, Michelle, and Chelsie.
References edit
- ^ a b "Alcalde de Adjuntas, Elecciones Generales 2004". CEEPUR. Archived from the original on 2012-10-06. Retrieved 2013-01-17.
- ^ a b "Alcalde de Adjuntas, Elecciones Generales 2020". elecciones2020.ceepur.org. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
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