Alfredo "Papo" Alejandro Carrión (born November 11, 1948) is a Puerto Rican politician and the current mayor of Juncos. Alejandro is affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and has served as mayor since 2001.[1]
Alfredo Alejandro Carrión | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Juncos | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Gilberto Conde |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 11, 1948 Juncos, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Popular Democratic Party (PPD) |
| Spouse | Medelicia Peña Ortíz (Deceased - October 31, 2018) |
| Children | Lizette Kelvin Kenia Avilio |
| Alma mater | University of Turabo (BBA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
Early years and studies
editAlfredo Alejandro Carrión was born in Juncos, Puerto Rico on November 11, 1948. He is the second of five children, born to Elisa Carrión Cosme and Obdulio Alejandro Rivera.
After his Military service in the United States Army, Alejandro completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Turabo.
Political career
editAlejandro was first elected as mayor of Juncos at the 2000 general election. After that, he has been reelected six times (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024).
Personal life
editAlejandro was married to Medelicia Peña Ortiz, until her death on October 31, 2018.[2] They had four children together: Lizette, Kelvin, Kenia and Avilio.
References
edit- ^ "Juncos... La Cuidad del Valenciano". Proyecto Salon Hogar.
- ^ González, Jennifer (31 October 2018). "Dan detalles del velatorio de la primera dama de Juncos". Metro (in Spanish). Retrieved 31 August 2020.