Eloy Inos
Eloy Inos | |
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Ralph Torres | |
Preceded by | Benigno Fitial |
Succeeded by | Ralph Torres |
8th Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands | |
In office May 1, 2009 – February 20, 2013 | |
Governor | Benigno Fitial |
Preceded by | Timothy Villagomez |
Succeeded by | Jude Hofschneider |
Personal details | |
Born | Eulogio Songao Inos September 26, 1949 Saipan, Mariana Islands, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands[citation needed] |
Died | December 28, 2015 (aged 66)[1] Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Republican (2013–2015) |
Other political affiliations | Covenant (2001–2013) |
Spouse | Dolores Agulto |
Children | 5 |
Education | University of Guam (BBA) |
Eulogio "Eloy" Songao Inos (September 26, 1949 – December 28, 2015
He was nominated as lieutenant governor by
Inos became governor on February 20, 2013, following the resignation of Benigno Fitial, after he was impeached by the House for fraud-related activities. Inos was elected to a full-term as governor in the 2014 gubernatorial election.
Inos
Biography
Personal life
Eloy Inos attended Mount Carmel School on
Inos has five children.
Career
Inos worked as a
He was elected to the First Saipan and Northern Islands Municipal Council, including a stint as council chairman, from 1990 until 1992.
Inos was appointed the Secretary of Finance in the Fitial administration. As Secretary Inos oversaw the financial affairs of the Northern Mariana Islands' government, including
. Inos became Secretary on January 9, 2006, and held the post until May 1, 2009.Lieutenant governor
Lieutenant Governor Timothy Villagomez, who had held office since 2006, issued his resignation on April 24, 2009 following his conviction on federal fraud charges.[6] Villagomez became the highest ranking CNMI official ever convicted at the time.[2]
According to Article III, Section 3 of the
Inos was unanimously confirmed by all nine members of the Senate in a vote on May 1, 2009.
On July 23, 2009, Governor Fitial and Lt. Governor Inos filed to run for re-election with the Election Commission.[8] Fitial won re-election, and Inos was elected to a full term, in a gubernatorial runoff election held on November 23, 2009, defeating Republican Heinz Hofschneider. He was originally scheduled to serve as Lt. Governor for a five-year term, instead of the unusual four years due to changes in the election calendar.
Governor
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Inos became governor on February 20, 2013, following the resignation of Benigno Fitial. Fitial was impeached by the House, for multiple counts, related to the commission of felonies, corruption and to neglect of duty, but resigned before his trial before the Senate.[9] Inos won election to a full four-year term in the 2014 gubernatorial election.[10]
Death
Governor Eloy Inos,
Inos' lieutenant governor, Ralph Torres, was sworn in as Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands on December 29, 2015.[3]
President
References
- ^ a b December 29, 2015 in Northern Mariana Islands time.
- ^ Marianas Variety News & Views. Archived from the originalon 2011-06-16. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ a b c d Miculka, Cameron (2015-12-29). "CNMI Gov. Eloy Inos dies". Pacific Daily News. Archived from the original on 2016-01-23. Retrieved 2016-01-23.
- ^ a b c Casas, Gemma Q. (2009-09-28). "Fitial, Inos hold rally". Marianas Variety. Archived from the original on 2015-05-24. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ Dumat-ol Daleno, Gaynor (2009-08-11). "Marianas educator Rita Inos dies". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 2009-08-18. [dead link]
- ^ Eaton, Kristi (2000-04-27). "Villagomez resigns". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on 2016-01-26. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ Eaton, Kristi (2000-04-28). "Fitial appoints Inos as lt. gov; Senate could vote tomorrow". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ Deposa, Moneth (2009-07-28). "Ben & Eloy files election candidacy". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2009-10-11.
- ^ Erediano, Emmanuel T (20 February 2013). "New governor, lt. governor". Marianas Variety. Archived from the original on 2016-01-28. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- ^ "Commonwealth Election Commission - Election 2014 Results". Archived from the original on November 30, 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Rabago, Mark (29 December 2015). "Gov. Eloy Inos Passes Away". Saipan Tribune. Archived from the original on 22 July 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ^ "Statement by President Obama on the passing of Gov. Eloy S. Inos". Marianas Variety. 4 January 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "Calvo proclaims a day of mourning for Gov. Inos". Pacific Daily News. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.