| José G. Tormos Vega | |
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| Mayor José G. Tormos Vega | |
| Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico | |
| In office 1976 – 1984 |
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| Preceded by | Luis A. Morales |
| Succeeded by | José Dapena Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Political party | New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico |
| Spouse(s) | Irding Chardón |
| Profession | Politician |
José Guillermo Tormos Vega, known as Joselín, was a Puerto Rican politician and Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico from 1976 to 1984.
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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]
Tormos Vega quit his position in 1984 upon being charged with extortion. He was substituted 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 hlaf years later and in the midst of a hotly debated electoral campaign was forced to resigned allegedly to dodge potential criminal prosecution for corruption.[7]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Luis A. Morales |
Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico 1976–1984 |
Succeeded by José Dapena Thompson |