José Rodríguez Quiles

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José "Tony" Rodríguez Quiles
Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 16th District
In office
January 2, 2013 January 2, 2017
Preceded by Eric Alfaro
Succeeded by Félix G. Lassalle Toro
Personal details
Born San Sebastián, Puerto Rico
Political party Popular Democratic Party (PPD)

José Antonio "Tony" Rodríguez Quiles is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). He was elected to the Puerto Rico House of Representatives in 2012 to represent District 16. He is a member of Phi Sigma Alpha fraternity.

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