Guillermo Linares

Quick Facts

Full Name	Guillermo Linares
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Aug 30, 1951(1951-08-30)
Age	73
Birthplace	Dominican Republic
Country	Dominican Republic
Horoscope	Virgo

Guillermo Linares Biography

Guillermo Linares is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on August 30, 1951 in Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic.

In 1991, Linares became the first Dominican elected to public office in New York City and tied for first in the United States with Kay Palacios. He served from 1992 to 2001 in the New York City Council. Linares also served as a member of the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, when President Bill Clinton appointed him in 1999 as a Commission chair. Linares was later appointed the NYC Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs in 2004.

In 2010 Linares was elected State Assemblyman for the 72nd District, replacing Adriano Espaillat who was elected to the State Senate. In 2012 he challenged Senator Espaillat in the Democratic Primary for New York’s 31st State Senate district and lost 62-38%, after Senator Espaillat was defeated by longtime Congressman Charlie Rangel in the Democratic Primary for New York’s 13th congressional district months earlier. He was replaced by former Assembly Member Gabriela Rosa.

Guillermo Linares Net Worth

Guillermo Linares is one of the richest Politician from Dominican Republic. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Guillermo Linares 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Guillermo Linares was born on August 30, 1951 in the town of Cabrera in the Dominican Republic; he was the oldest of nine children. He shares the experiences and aspirations of immigrant New Yorkers, having left his native Dominican Republic in 1966 and joining his parents who gained residency through the 1965 immigration reform, he arrived in the East Tremont section of the Bronx, at just 14 years old. He began to learn the English language as he finished high school, gaining a General Equivalency Diploma from Theodore Roosevelt High School. Although initially discouraged from going to college by his high school guidance counselor, Linares was encouraged by his parents, who noted that as the eldest child, he had a responsibility to obtain a college degree. Taking on jobs, such as taxi driving, in order to pay for his college education, he became an American citizen during his sophomore year of college. He is currently married to Evelyn Linares, a public school principal. They have two children, Mayra and Guillermo, as well as a granddaughter, Ava and grandson, Dylan. He has often credited his family with being critical to his successes in community activism, public office, and academia.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Guillermo Linares Dating?

According to our records, Guillermo Linares married to Evelyn Linares. As of December 1, 2023, Guillermo Linares’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Marc Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Dominican Republic. Guillermo Linares celebrates birthday on August 30 of every year.

Top Facts about Guillermo Linares

1. Guillermo Linares is a Dominican-American politician from New York.
2. He served as the first Dominican-born member of the New York City Council.
3. Linares was also the first Dominican-born member of the New York State Assembly.
4. He has been an advocate for immigrant rights and education reform.
5. Linares has received numerous awards for his community service and leadership.
6. He currently serves as the President of the Manhattan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
7. Linares ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2010 and 2012.
8. He is a graduate of Queens College and Columbia University’s Teachers College.
9. Linares previously worked as a bilingual teacher in New York City public schools.
10. He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in 1951.