Perza Rodríguez

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Perza Rodríguez
Roberto Ramírez Kurtz
Member of the Municipal Assembly of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
In office
2004-2007
Personal details
Born (1957-07-14) July 14, 1957 (age 66)
New Progressive Party (PNP)
SpouseOsvaldo Fargas Falú (1983-present)
ChildrenLuis Alberto
Alana Bethzaida
Lorena Del Carmen.
Alma materUniversity of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (BBA)

Perza Rodríguez Quiñones (born July 14, 1957) is a

New Progressive Party (PNP) and served as mayor from 2007 to 2013.[1][2]

Early years and studies

Perza Rodríguez Quiñones was born in

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 Mayagüez 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 Germán.

In 1988, Perza began working at her father's business in Cabo Rojo.

Public service

Rodríguez was hired to work at the Center of Collection of Municipal Taxes (CRIM) by

1996 general election
, Padilla appointed Rodríguez as Deputy Mayor of Cabo Rojo.

Political career

Santos Padilla died of a massive

2008 general election.[4]

In 2012, Rodríguez was challenged by José "Chiquin" Morales at the

general election that same year.[6]

Business endeavors

In March 2013, Rodríguez announced she would open a restaurant in Cabo Rojo, near the Joyuda Lagoon. The restaurant, called Perza's Puerto Rican Food & Bar, opened on April 12, 2013. Although she has hired two chefs, Rodríguez said she would occasionally cook herself at her restaurant.[7]

Personal life

Rodríguez married Osvaldo Fargas Falú on September 16, 1983. They have three children together: Luis Alberto, Alana Bethzaida and Lorena Del Carmen.

References

  1. ^ "Cabo Rojo... El Pueblo de Cofresí". Proyecto Salon Hogar.
  2. ^ "Alcalde de Cabo Rojo, Elecciones Generales 2012". CEEPUR. December 29, 2012. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.
  3. ^ "Fallece alcalde de Cabo Rojo Santos Padilla". Primera Hora. August 4, 2007.
  4. ^ "Alcalde de Cabo Rojo, Elecciones Generales 2008". CEEPUR. February 6, 2009.
  5. ^ "Alcalde de Cabo Rojo, Primarias PNP 2012". CEEPUR. March 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 2, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  6. ^ "Perza Rodríguez lloró por su derrota". El Nuevo Día. November 8, 2012.
  7. ^ Muñíz, Alba Y. (March 25, 2013). "Joyuda recibe la sazón de Perza Rodríguez". El Nuevo Día.

External links