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.
