Raymond Cesar CABALLERO

February 6, 1942

El Paso, Texas, United States

He was the mayor of El Paso, Texas from 2001 until 2003. He was elected in May 2001, defeating former mayor Larry Francis in a runoff election with 62.5% of the vote. He was the fourth Latino mayor of El Paso, following Raymond Telles (first elected 1957), Ray Salazar (1977) and Carlos Ramirez (1997). Caballero ran for mayor on a progressive platform in favor of expanding public transportation and municipal parklands, and bringing renewal to long-neglected areas in the central city. Caballero became controversial for his criticism of local industries and home developers for alleged practices such as urban sprawl and pollution. Initially, Caballero had wide support, however over time voters increasingly questioned his stand, as El Paso is a relatively poor and economically disadvantaged city, and many felt the industries that Caballero opposed brought needed jobs. Caballero was defeated by Joe Wardy, a businessman, after one term in office. Caballero"s supporters continue to form a strong faction within city politics.

Raymond Cesar CABALLERO

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Background

Caballero, Raymond Cesar was born on February 6, 1942 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Son of Elmira (Hernandez) Caballero.

Education

University of Texas at El Paso (Bachelor of Business Administration, 1963). University of Texas at Austin (Bachelor of Laws, 1967). George Washington University (Master of Laws in Taxation, 1972).

Harvard University (Master of Public Administration., 1990).

Phi Delta Phi. Assistant United States. Attorney, Western District of Texas, 1967-1969.

Trial Attorney, Tax Division, United States. Department of Justice, 1969-1973.

Spoken languages: Spanish.

Career

He was the mayor of El Paso, Texas from 2001 until 2003. He was elected in May 2001, defeating former mayor Larry Francis in a runoff election with 62.5% of the vote. He was the fourth Latino mayor of El Paso, following Raymond Telles (first elected 1957), Ray Salazar (1977) and Carlos Ramirez (1997).

Caballero ran for mayor on a progressive platform in favor of expanding public transportation and municipal parklands, and bringing renewal to long-neglected areas in the central city.

Caballero became controversial for his criticism of local industries and home developers for alleged practices such as urban sprawl and pollution. Initially, Caballero had wide support, however over time voters increasingly questioned his stand, as El Paso is a relatively poor and economically disadvantaged city, and many felt the industries that Caballero opposed brought needed jobs.

Caballero was defeated by Joe Wardy, a businessman, after one term in office. Caballero"s supporters continue to form a strong faction within city politics.

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Raymond Cesar Caballero has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

El Paso Bar Association (President, 1982-1983). State Bar of Texas; Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Directors, 1977-1979). Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers.

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Married Dorothy Jean McGill, September 4, 1965 (divorcedNov. 1988); children: Theresa, Jennifer, Deborah, Raymond, Elizabeth.

Father:: Elmira (Hernandez) C. Caballero
Spouse:: Dorothy Jean McGill
child:: Deborah Caballero
child:: Elizabeth Caballero
child:: Raymond Caballero
child:: Theresa Caballero
child:: Jennifer Caballero

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