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Bernardo “Betito” Márquez García
Mayor of Toa Baja
Profile
Bernardo “Betito” Márquez García has served as the Mayor of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, since January 2, 2017. He is affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP). Prior to his mayorship, he was a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from 2005 to 2013 and also worked as a business owner and college professor.
Sources
- https://ballotpedia.org/Bernardo_M%C3%A1rquez_Garc%C3%ADa
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernardo_M%C3%A1rquez_Garc%C3%ADa
- https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernardo_M%C3%A1rquez_Garc%C3%ADa
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- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYm0MWfRNO4/
Education
- College professor at the University of Puerto Rico (specific degrees and institutions not reliably documented)
Career Highlights
- Mayor of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico (2017-present)
- Member, Puerto Rico House of Representatives (District 10) (2005-2013)
- Former business owner
- Former college professor at the University of Puerto Rico
Notable Initiatives
- Post-Hurricane Maria recovery outreach and partnerships, including a visit to Madison, Wisconsin in 2018.
- Municipal storm-water management and environmental compliance with U.S. EPA, signing a Notice of Intent for the MS4 program.
- Formal support and recognition of nonprofit collaboration, such as with Dorado Cares, Inc.
- Ongoing work in emergency management and preparedness with the Municipal Office of Emergency Management (OMME).
Details
Party
New Progressive Party (Partido Nuevo Progresista, PNP)
Born
December 8, (year not provided) · Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
Official Website
Municipio de Toa Baja site using the toabaja.com domainMost personal and career facts are well-corroborated across multiple sources, with the primary exception being the year of birth.