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This article is about the mayors of Naranjito, a town in Puerto Rico. A mayor is the main leader of a city or town, chosen by the people to help run things and make decisions. They work to improve the community and make sure services like schools and roads are working well.

The current mayor of Naranjito is Orlando Ortíz Chevres. He belongs to the New Progressive Party (PNP). He was first elected in 2008. Mayor Ortíz Chevres made history as the first mayor from the New Progressive Party in Naranjito's long political past.

Leaders of Naranjito: A Look at Its Mayors

Mayors in the 1800s

Naranjito has had many leaders throughout its history. Here is a list of the mayors who served during the 19th century, from the early 1800s up to 1900. These leaders helped shape the town in its early years.

# In office Name Political party
1 1824 – 1839 Braulio Morales
2 1839 – 1849 Enrique Martínez
3 1849 – 1853 Ramón Velilla
4 1853 Luis Chinea
5 1853 – 1858 Manuel Manzano
6 1858 Carlos Carvarín
7 1858 Juan de la Cruz-Cordero
8 1858 – 1860 Sebastián Porrata
9 1860 Ramón Medina
10 1860 – 1864 Pablo Andreu Dueño
11 1864 – 1867 Sixto Sánchez
12 1867 – 1871 José Rodríguez
13 1871 – 1872 Marcelino Morales
14 1872 José Amigo
15 1872 – 1874 Agustín Peirona
16 1874 – 1876 Antonio Rivera
17 1876 Domingo Salinas
18 1876 Ramón D. Almendares
19 1876 – 1877 Francisco Acosta
20 1877 Antonio Rivera
21 1877 Domingo Salinas
22 1877 – 1878 Ramón Castro
23 1878 – 1879 José Ramón Sifre
24 1879 – 1880 Antonio Jiménez
25 1880 – 1883 José Menéndez
26 1883 – 1885 Manuel Valiente
27 1885 – 1886 Manuel Román
28 1886 Francisco Segur
29 1886 Manuel Valiente
30 1886 Francisco J. López
31 1886 – 1887 Fermín Morales
32 1887 Joaquín L. Miró
33 1887 – 1888 Diego Besera y Muñoz
34 1888 – 1889 Florentino López
35 1889 – 1890 Sotero Varela
36 1890 – 1898 Maximino Vázquez
37 1898 – 1899 Florentino López
38 1899 – 1900 Abelardo Rivera

Mayors in the 1900s

The 20th century brought many changes to Naranjito. Mayors during this time continued to guide the town through different periods of growth and development. Some served for many years, helping to shape the community.

# In office Name Political party
39 1900 – 1901 Medardo Rivera
40 1901 Miguel Rivera
41 1901 – 1902 Bernabé Berríos
42 1905 – 1906 Abelardo Cruz
43 1907 – 1910 Miguel Rivera
44 1911 – 1914 Dionisio Morales-Berríos
45 1915 – 1928 Rafael Vallés-Santos
46 1929 – 1932 Ignacio Morales-Acosta
47 1933 – 1935 Manuel F. Morales-Moure
48 1935 Fortunato Morales-Morales
49 1935 – 1936 Isaac E. Morales-Morales
50 1937 – 1940 Alfredo Archilla-López
51 1941 – 1956 Francisco Morales-Rivera
52 1957 – 1972 Manuel de J. Vázquez-Berríos
53 1973 – 1980 Rubén Rodríguez-Figueroa PPD
54 1980 – 1992 Aurelio Rivera-Ortega PPD
55 1993 – 2000 Alfredo Serrano-Rodríguez PPD

Mayors in the 2000s

As Naranjito entered the 21st century, new leaders took office. These mayors have continued to work for the town's future. The current mayor, Orlando Ortíz Chevres, began his term in 2009 and is still serving today.

# In office Name Political party
56 2001 – 2008 Manuel Ortega-Rodríguez PPD
57 2009–present Orlando Ortíz Chevres PNP

*Source: Puerto Rico Encyclopedia

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