Edward Alexis O’Neill Rosa
Mayor of Guaynabo
Edward Alexis O’Neill Rosa is the Mayor of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, serving since January 21, 2022. He is a member of the New Progressive Party (PNP) and the son of former Guaynabo mayor Héctor O’Neill García. His administration has focused on municipal development, public security, and intergovernmental coordination, while also navigating the political context shaped by past corruption scandals involving his predecessor and father.
Sources
- https://www.guaynabocity.gov.pr/en/mayors-office/
- https://ballotpedia.org/Edward_O'Neill_(Puerto_Rico)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ftQljyO1yo
- https://x.com/alcaldeguaynabo
- https://www.univision.com/local/puerto-rico-wste/hijo-de-hector-oneill-aspirara-a-la-alcaldia-de-guaynabo
- https://www.facebook.com/EdwardONeill51/
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- Elected Mayor of Guaynabo in a special election on January 21, 2022.
- Announced aspiration to Guaynabo mayoralty as PNP candidate.
- Sought re-election in the 2024 general election.
- Described as a public servant and political leader.
- Election in the context of federal corruption cases in Guaynabo, following the resignation of Mayor Ángel Pérez and amid the legacy of his father's controversies.
- Emphasis on Guaynabo as "Ciudad cinco estrellas / Guaynabo City", highlighting infrastructure, public safety, and quality-of-life initiatives.
- Promotion of municipal projects in security, emergency services, and urban maintenance.
- Public support and coordination with Guaynabo City Police, Emergency Management, and Medical Emergency units.
- Engagement with the Governor and central government on infrastructure and utilities, including water-related issues with the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority.
Party
Partido Nuevo Progresista (PNP) / New Progressive Party
Born
August 26, 1969 · Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Official Website
www.guaynabocity.gov.pr/en/mayors-office/Municipality
guaynaboMost personal facts are well-corroborated across official municipal sources and major news outlets, with specific details like date of birth and parentage being consistently reported. However, details regarding his spouse and specific prior career roles are not clearly documented in public official sources.
FEMA Public Assistance — federal share obligated to the Municipality of Guaynabo across 6 disasters since 2004, spanning all administrations. This reflects federal recovery funding to the municipality — not this official's tenure or performance.