Silverio Vega
Silverio "Sal" A. Vega (4 September 1956 in Cardenas, Matanzas, Cuba) is a Cuban American Democratic Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2006 to 2008, where he represented the 33rd legislative district and served on the Law and Public Safety Committee. He also served as the mayor of West New York. Vega lost a re-election bid May 10, 2011 to challenger Dr. Felix Roque.
Silverio A. Vega | |
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Vega at the May 18, 2010 swearing-in ceremony of Union City Mayor Brian P. Stack at Union City High School | |
| Mayor of West New York | |
| In office November 13, 2006 – May 17, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Albio Sires |
| Succeeded by | Felix Roque |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 33rd district | |
| In office December 11, 2006 – January 7, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Albio Sires |
| Succeeded by | Ruben J. Ramos Caridad Rodriguez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 4, 1956 Cardenas, Matanzas, Cuba |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | West New York, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee |
| Occupation | Educator |
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