Alfredo Alejandro Carrión

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 byGilberto Conde
Personal details
Born (1948-11-11) November 11, 1948
Juncos, Puerto Rico
Political partyPopular Democratic Party (PPD)
SpouseMedelicia Peña Ortíz (Deceased - October 31, 2018)
ChildrenLizette
Kelvin
Kenia
Avilio
Alma materUniversity of Turabo (BBA)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Branch/service United States Army

Early years and studies

Alfredo 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, Alejandro completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Turabo.

Political career

Alejandro was first elected as mayor of Juncos at the 2000 general election. After that, he has been reelected five times (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020).

Personal life

Alejandro 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
  1. "Juncos... La Cuidad del Valenciano". Proyecto Salon Hogar.
  2. González, Jennifer (31 October 2018). "Dan detalles del velatorio de la primera dama de Juncos". Metro (in Spanish). Retrieved 31 August 2020.
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