William Miranda Torres
William Miranda Torres | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Caguas | |
| Assumed office August 16, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | William Miranda Marín |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 10, 1965 |
| Political party | Popular Democratic Party (PPD) |
| Occupation | Politician |
William Edgardo Miranda Torres, also known as "Willito", is a
Puerto Rican politician and current mayor of Caguas
.
Miranda is the son of longtime mayor of Caguas, William Miranda Marín and Carmen Sara Torres. When his father died on June 4, 2010, William announced his availability to continue his father's work. After winning a special election, he was sworn on August 16, 2010[1][2] and again on January 11, 2013.[3]
Miranda studied at the
Banco Popular and Banco Santander of Puerto Rico. He also worked as a loan officer for the Government Bank and occupied several executive positions within the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
.
Miranda Torres has won two elections and has succeeded in continuing his father's legacy. He has developed new programs that are an example to other mayors in the Island. Miranda Torres is a leader in economic development creating strategies and executing programs to the benefit of small businesses.[4]
References
- ^ "Willito Miranda Torres juramenta como nuevo Alcalde de Caguas". Primera Hora. August 16, 2010.
- ^ "Juramenta Willito como nuevo alcalde de Caguas". El Nuevo Día. August 16, 2010.
- ^ "Fin de semana de tomas de posesión en la Isla". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). January 11, 2013.
- ^ Día, El Nuevo. "Perfil de alcalde William Edgardo Miranda Torres". Puerto Rico Decide 2016 - ENData (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 April 2020.
External links
- William Miranda Torres on Facebook