Felix Roque
Felix Roque is a Cuban-American medical doctor, U.S. Army Reserve colonel, and Democratic Party politician, and former Mayor of West New York, New Jersey. The five-person slate he led defeated a slate headed by Mayor Silverio Vega in the May 10, 2011, general election and his running mates chose Roque to serve as the town's mayor. Subsequently, to this, his allegiance with Commissioner Count Wiley, who had previously helped him unseat Vega, soured, and Wiley was his chief opponent in the May 2015 election, which Roque won.
Felix Roque | |
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Roque at a September 19, 2012 Board of Commissioners meeting at West New York City Hall | |
| Mayor of West New York | |
| In office May 17, 2011 – May 22, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Silverio Vega |
| Succeeded by | Gabe Rodriguez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cuba |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | West New York, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Universidad Central del Este |
| Occupation | Physician |
In 2012 the Hudson Reporter named him #50 in its list of Hudson County's 50 most influential people. In 2013 he was ranked #57, and in 2014 he and Deputy Mayor Silvio Acosta were tied for #30.
Roque lost his May 2019 re-election bid. Unwillng to concede and contesting the results, he filed for a recount.