Fernando Callejas Barona
Fernando Callejas Barona (born December 1948) is the current mayor of Ambato, Ecuador.[1] Callejas is a native Ambateño. He studied at the Central University of Ecuador and graduated in 1976 with a degree in Urban Architecture. Before he became mayor, he worked as an architect and in the planning department of the city.[1] He has also served on numerous local commercial boards and associations. He is married to Matilde Ayala, Callejas has two daughters: Ivon Carolina and Maria Fernanda.[1]
Callejas was elected to the post of Mayor of Ambato in 2000 and was re-elected in 2004. Under Callejas, Ambato has experienced a large amount of growth in urban infrastructure including new roads, bridges, and the recent remodeling of the Mercado Urbina. In 2008 he was once more re-elected, his term ends in 2014.[1] He is a member of the PAIS Alliance.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Hoja de Vida - Alcalde" (in Spanish). Municipalidad de Ambato. 9 April 2013. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
- ^ ""El consenso es la clave en el trabajo de Ambato"" (in Spanish). Hoy. 6 May 2009. Archived from the original on 15 May 2009. Retrieved 27 June 2013.