Jesse Salalu
Jesse John Salalu is a Micronesian politician who served as the eighth Governor of Yap from December 29, 2021 to January 9, 2023. Salalu was sworn into office following Henry Falan being ousted by the Yap legislature. He previously served as lieutenant Governor of Yap under Falan from January 2019 to December 2021. He was the first Governor of Yap to be born on the outer islands, which meant his lieutenant governor had to have been born on the main island of Yap.
Jesse John Salalu | |
|---|---|
| 8th Governor of Yap | |
| In office 29 December 2021 – 9 January 2023 | |
| Lieutenant Governor | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Henry Falan |
| Succeeded by | Charles Chieng |
| Lieutenant Governor of Yap | |
| In office 14 January 2014 – 29 December 2021 | |
| Preceded by | James Yangetmai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fais Island |
| Spouse | Rosa Halchiyey |
| Alma mater | University of Guam (BA, MEd) |
Prior to running for public office, Salalu served as a teacher, high school principal, and regional administrator for the Neighboring Islands at the Yap State Department of Education. Salalu serves on the College of Micronesia Board of Regents, where he is the vice-chairman.
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