Juan Perez (American politician)
Mayor Juan Perez | |
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| City of Sheboygan Mayor | |
| In office April, 2005 – April, 2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan Perez 1955 Texas |
| Nationality | Latino |
| Spouse | Sylvia Perez |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Sheboygan, Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Mayor |
| Profession | Law / Political Science |
| Website | www.VisitSheboygan.com |
Juan Perez is an American municipal politician and lawyer. He is Mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Perez is the first Latino mayor in Wisconsin. [1]
Education
Mayor Perez has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Laredo State University 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, Perez worked at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan as an Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Pre-College Programs.
Career
Mayor Perez also served as an Alderman of the 2nd District for several years. He served as Vice-President of the Common Council, as a member of many committees. Additionally, Perez served as past President and Vice-President of the Friends of Senior Center Board of Directors, Mead Public Library Board of Directors, President and Vice-President of the Hispanic Advancement Council, President and Vice-President of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Sheboygan. Finally, Perez served as Vice-President and President of the Sheboygan Area School District Board of Education.
Recall effort
Perez was the subject of a recall campaign which failed. Citizens for Responsible Government-Sheboygan launched the recall effort July 7, 2006, stating that Perez was "failing to uphold his mayoral duties in office with integrity and professionalism," a claim that was loosely based on the most appropriate location for a new police station. The group had collected 4,013 signatures by September 5, 2006. The recall effort failed that day at 4:00pm. Since the recall effort, the city population has not been at odds with Perez.
References
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 21, 2006: Racist undertones cloud recall effort in Sheboygan - But group says its only issue is leadership
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 6, 2005 : Latino mayor is first in region, Alderman defeats incumbent in race that draws 41% of voters
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 21, 2006: Racist undertones cloud recall effort in Sheboygan