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Juan Perez (politician)
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Juan Perez is an American municipal politician and lawyer. He is the former Mayor
of Sheboygan
, Wisconsin
, U.S.A. Perez is the first Latino mayor in Wisconsin. He served one term in the office, as he was unable to advance in the February 18, 2009 primary election against two other candidates. Alderman Bob Ryan
won the later April 7 general election and succeeded him in office on April 20, 2009.
in Laredo, Texas
with a major in English and a minor in political science. He also has a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School
.
Before becoming mayor, Mayor Perez worked at the University of Wisconsin–Sheboygan as an Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Pre-College Programs.
in mid-2006, which was coordinated by the Sheboygan branch of Citizens for Responsible Government. The recall effort had a racial tone to their recall effort but the group claimed that Perez "fail(ed) to uphold his mayoral duties in office with integrity and professionalism," based on his successful efforts to move the location of the city's new police headquarters from a local park to a site on the city's west side, and an aborted merge of the Sheboygan Police Department and 911 center into the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department, along with issues regarding coverage of the city from local radio station WHBL and the city's decision to market tourism through their own city division rather than through the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce. 6,000 signatures were needed, but supposedly only 4,013 of the signatures required, were collected. None of the signatures were ever confirmed or verified.
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Sheboygan
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
-Airport:Sheboygan is served by the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport, which is located several miles from the city.-Roads:Interstate 43 is the primary north-south transportation route into Sheboygan, and forms the west boundary of the city. U.S...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, U.S.A. Perez is the first Latino mayor in Wisconsin. He served one term in the office, as he was unable to advance in the February 18, 2009 primary election against two other candidates. Alderman Bob Ryan
Bob Ryan (mayor)
Bob Ryan is an American municipal politician and businessman. He serves currently as the mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, a non-partisan office.- Life and career :Ryan is married to Mary Renzelmann and has three children together; Ashley, Blake and Abigail....
won the later April 7 general election and succeeded him in office on April 20, 2009.
Education
Mayor Perez attempted, but failed, to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas A&M International UniversityTexas A&M International University
Texas A&M International University, often referred to as TAMIU, is a public, co-educational, state-supported university located in Laredo, Texas...
in Laredo, Texas
Laredo, Texas
Laredo is the county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States, located on the north bank of the Rio Grande in South Texas, across from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. According to the 2010 census, the city population was 236,091 making it the 3rd largest on the United States-Mexican border,...
with a major in English and a minor in political science. He also has a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School
University of Wisconsin Law School
The University of Wisconsin Law School is the professional school for the study of law at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. The law school was founded in 1868.-Facilities:...
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Before becoming mayor, Mayor Perez worked at the University of Wisconsin–Sheboygan as an Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Pre-College Programs.
Career
Perez served as Alderman of the Sheboygan Common Council for several years. He was Vice-President of the Council and served in various boards and committees. He also served as Trustee for the Sheboygan Board of Education for several years, and served both as President and Vice-President of the school board. Perez was a member of the Sheboygan Kiwanis Club and served as President and Vice-President of the club. Perez was a member of the Mead Public Library Board of Trustees. Perez also was a member of the Friends of Senior Center Board of Directors and served as President and Vice-President of the Board. In 2001, Perez received the distinguished Humanitarian of the Year Award and the Community Service Award.Runs for Wisconsin State Representative to the 26th Assembly District
Former Sheboygan Mayor Juan Perez is challenging Rep. Terry Van Akkeren for the 26th District seat in the state Assembly.Failed recall effort
Perez was the subject of a failed recallRecall election
A recall election is a procedure by which voters can remove an elected official from office through a direct vote before his or her term has ended...
in mid-2006, which was coordinated by the Sheboygan branch of Citizens for Responsible Government. The recall effort had a racial tone to their recall effort but the group claimed that Perez "fail(ed) to uphold his mayoral duties in office with integrity and professionalism," based on his successful efforts to move the location of the city's new police headquarters from a local park to a site on the city's west side, and an aborted merge of the Sheboygan Police Department and 911 center into the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department, along with issues regarding coverage of the city from local radio station WHBL and the city's decision to market tourism through their own city division rather than through the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce. 6,000 signatures were needed, but supposedly only 4,013 of the signatures required, were collected. None of the signatures were ever confirmed or verified.