Javier Carrasquillo

Javier Carrasquillo Cruz (born September 20, 1964) is a Puerto Rican politician and former mayor of Cidra. He earned a BA in criminal justice from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. Carrasquillo is affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP) and served as mayor from 2013 to 2021.^[1] After losing his seat in the 2020 elections, Carrasquillo went on to work under elected governor Pedro Pierluisi as Auxiliar Secretary of Government. In February 2022, he was also appointed as President of the Special Communities Perpetual Escrow (Fideicomiso Perpetuo para las Comunidades Especiales), which oversees resources for low income communities in the island.^[2]

Javier Carrasquillo
Mayor of Cidra
In office January 14, 2013 – January 14, 2021
Preceded by	Ángel L. Malavé Zayas
Succeeded by	David Concepción González
Personal details
Born	(1964-09-20) September 20, 1964 (age 60) Cidra, Puerto Rico
Political party	New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico
Spouse	Beverly Rivera Haddock
Alma mater	Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (BCJ)
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1982 - 1985