Edwin Soto Santiago (born May 13, 1954) is a Puerto Rican politician who served as the mayor of Las Marías since 2017, havingly held this position previously from 1997 until 2013. Soto is affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP).[1]
Edwin Soto Santiago | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Las Marías | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | José Javier Rodríguez |
| In office January 14, 1997 – January 13, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Adrián Heriberto Acevedo |
| Succeeded by | José Javier Rodríguez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1954 Las Marías, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Spouse | Sylvia Gutiérrez Vélez (1977-present) |
| Children | Karen Marie Edwin Joel |
Early years and studies
editEdwin Soto Santiago was born in Barrio Maravilla of Las Marías on May 13, 1954. His parents are Germán Soto and Zoraida Santiago.
Soto completed his elementary and high school studies in his hometown, graduating in 1971. He then enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez to obtain a degree in Agronomy.
Professional career
editSoto began working at San Jorge Financial, and eventually became manager. He later worked as Area Supervisor for the firm.
Political career
editSoto was first elected as Mayor of Las Marías at the 1996 general election.[2] After that, he was elected three times (2000, 2004, and 2008).
After 16 years as mayor, Soto was defeated at the 2012 general election by José Javier Rodríguez (from the Popular Democratic Party).[3][4]
Personal life
editSoto married Sylvia Gutiérrez Vélez on February 20, 1977. They have two children together: Karen Marie and Edwin Joel.
References
edit- ^ "Las Marías... Pueblo de la China Dulce". Proyecto Salon Hogar. Archived from the original on 2014-11-08.
- ^ "Alcalde de Las Marías, Elecciones Generales 1996". CEEPUR.
- ^ "Alcalde de Las Marías, Elecciones Generales 2012". CEEPUR. December 29, 2012. Archived from the original on January 2, 2013.
- ^ Ramirez-Torres, Julio Victor (November 10, 2012). "Edwin Soto Santiago dice adiós a la alcaldía de Las Marías". La Calle.