Jenniffer González-Colón
Puerto Rican politician (born 1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is González and the second or maternal family name is Colón.
Jenniffer Aydin González Colón (born August 5, 1976) is a Puerto Rican politician who serves as the 20th Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico.[1] González has served in leadership positions in the New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico (PNP) and in the Republican Party of the United States. These positions included being the chairwoman of the Puerto Rico Republican Party, speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico, and vice-chair of the PNP.[2][3][4][5] González is the youngest person to be Resident Commissioner and the first woman to hold the role.[6]
Quick Facts 20th Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, Preceded by ...
Jenniffer González-Colón | |
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20th Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico | |
Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Pedro Pierluisi |
Chair of the Puerto Rico Republican Party | |
In office November 15, 2015 – May 7, 2021 | |
Deputy | Abel Nazario |
Preceded by | Carlos Méndez |
Succeeded by | Ángel Cintrón |
Minority Leader of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
In office January 12, 2013 – January 2, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Luis Raúl Torres |
Succeeded by | Tatito Hernández |
29th Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
In office January 2, 2009 – January 2, 2013 | |
Preceded by | José Aponte Hernández |
Succeeded by | Jaime Perelló |
Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the at-large district | |
In office January 2, 2005 – January 2, 2017 | |
Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
In office February 28, 2002 – January 2, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Edison Misla Aldarondo |
Succeeded by | Liza Fernández Rodríguez |
Personal details | |
Born | Jenniffer Aydin González Colón (1976-08-05) August 5, 1976 (age 47) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Political party | New Progressive |
Other political affiliations | Republican |
Spouse |
José Yovin Vargas (m. 2022) |
Children | 2 |
Education | |
Website | House website |
Jenniffer González speaks against calls for Puerto Rican independence and in favor of Puerto Rican statehood Recorded June 23, 2023 | |
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