José Jiménez Negrón
José Jiménez Negrón | |
|---|---|
| Member of the 26th District | |
| In office January 2, 1997 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kike López |
| Succeeded by | Urayoán Hernández |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1954 New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Alma mater | Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (BBA) |
José Luis Jiménez Negrón (born June 4, 1954) is a
District 26.[1]
Early years and studies
José Luis Jiménez Negrón was born in Orocovis on June 4, 1954. He graduated from José Rojas Cortés High School in his hometown.
Jiménez received a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.
Professional career
Before entering politics, Jiménez worked as a manager and supervisor of a farming enterprise. He then worked as Sub-director of the
Head Start Program in Orocovis, where he supervised programs, budget, and proposals. After that, he served as Legislative Consultant for the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico
.
Political career
Jiménez began his political career in 1996, when he ran for District 26 Representative at the
general election that year
. He was reelected three times (2000, 2004, 2008). During his last term, he was a member of the Commissions of Treasury, Agriculture, Economic Development, Commerce, Transportation, and others.
In 2012, Jiménez lost his chance for reelection, when he was defeated by
PNP primaries.[2]
References
- ^ "Elecciones Generales 1996: Representante por el Distrito 26". CEEPUR.
- ^ "Representantes de Distrito, Resultados Distrito Rep. 26, Primarias PNP 2012". CEEPUR. March 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 2, 2013.