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Eliu Rivera
District 4
Freeholder Eliu Rivera was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico and
immigrated with his family to the United States at an early age. He
attended local schools, graduated from Dickinson High School in
Jersey City and continued his education at Rutgers University and
St. Peter’s College.
Employed by the P.A.C.O. Agency since 1970 and serving as its
Executive Director, he has gained extensive experience in the
housing, economic development, health, education and community
development areas. The agency has a solid reputation for enhancing
the quality of life for its neighborhood and constituents.
A former Deputy Mayor of Jersey City, Freeholder Rivera has been
recognized for his many contributions to the community with a host
of awards from distinguished organizations. He is the recipient of
the Jersey City Police Department Distinguished Service Award and
the Hispanic Merchants Association Community Service Award. In
addition he has been honored and received awards from organizations
such as the Hispanic Firefighters of Hudson County, the Hudson
County Labor Council for Latin Advancement, the Jersey City Board of
Education, the New Jersey and Jersey City Puerto Rican Parade
Committees, the Roberto Clemente Little League, the Jersey City
Medical Center, the Urban League, the Dominican Parade Committee,
the Save Latin America Committee, the Peruvian Parade Committee, the
March of Dimes and the Christopher Columbus Foundation.
Married to Nancy Rivera, he is the parent of four children from a
previous marriage – Eliu, a DEA agent; Ricky, a U.S. Customs
official; Robert, a computer specialist; and Willie, a student.
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