José G. Tormos Vega
José G. Tormos Vega | |
---|---|
Mayor José G. Tormos Vega | |
Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico | |
In office 1976–1984 | |
Preceded by | Luis A. Morales |
Succeeded by | José Dapena Thompson |
Personal details | |
Born | February 23, 1925 |
Nationality | Puerto Rican |
Political party | New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico |
Spouse(s) | Irding Chardón |
Profession | Politician |
José Guillermo Tormos Vega (February 23, 1925), known as Joselín, was a Puerto Rican politician and Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico from 1976 to 1984.
Political life
Tormos Vega defeated the incumbent mayor, Luis A. Morales, by more than 3,000 votes.[1] He was re-elected in 1980. Among the public works projects that took place in the city during his tenure are the construction of the Cruceta El Vigía,[2] and the renovation of City Hall and the Coto Laurel village square.[3]
In 1983, Tormos Vega honored long-time local legend Carlos Garay Villamil for his contributions to the traditions of the city of Ponce in his capacity as a horse-drawn carriage coachman. A plaque has since been added to the front facade of the Ponce City Hall to commemorate the event.[4]
Charged with extortion
Tormos Vega quit his position in 1984 upon being charged with extortion. He was replaced by José Dapena Thompson. He was indicted on October 31, 1985, by a federal grand jury, and tried on May 27, 1988.[5] He died in jail a few years later.[6] He was replaced by José Dapena Thompson, who two and a half years later and in the midst of a hotly debated electoral campaign was forced to resign allegedly to dodge potential criminal prosecution for corruption.[7]
References
- ↑ Comision Estatal de Elecciones
- ↑ Cruzeta
- ↑ Coto Laurel Village Square
- ↑ Travel Ponce. Carlos Garay Villamil commemorative plaque.
- ↑ Trial
- ↑ Informacion sobre Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico: Pueblo a Pueblo. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
- ↑ Informacion sobre Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico: Pueblo a Pueblo. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
See also
Political offices | ||
---|---|---|
Preceded by Luis A. Morales |
Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico 1976–1984 |
Succeeded by José Dapena Thompson |