José Luis Cruz Cruz


José Luis Cruz Cruz is a Puerto Rican politician and the current mayor of Trujillo Alto. Cruz is affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party and has served as mayor since 2009.

Early years and studies

José Luis Cruz Cruz was born on September 3, 1959. He is the oldest son of Luis Benjamín Cruz Hernández and Aurea Cruz Betancourt. His grandfather, Luis Cruz Hernández, was mayor of Trujillo Alto from 1941 to 1945.
Cruz received his high school diploma from Colegio Santa Cruz in Trujillo Alto. He then completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with a major in Accounting from the Metropolitan University. He also graduated from the Theologic Institute of the Sendero de la Cruz church.

Public service

Cruz worked for 20 years for the Municipality of Trujillo Alto, serving as Director of the Municipal Housing Department, and of the Corporation for Economic Development of the city. He was also an Executive Aide to the mayor.

Political career

Cruz began his political career in 2006 when he became President of the Municipal Committee of the Popular Democratic Party. In 2007, he was nominated by his party to run for mayor and succeeded at the 2008 general election. Cruz was sworn in on January 12, 2009.
Cruz was reelected in 2012, increasing his previous margin of victory by 10%.

Personal life

Cruz is married to Jeanette Cordero. They have two sons together: Luis Manuel and José Luis.