Arvin Amatorio
Arvin Amatorio | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Filipino-American |
| Occupation(s) | Attorney, politician |
| Known for | Mayor of Bergenfield, New Jersey |
Arvin Amatorio is a Filipino-American attorney and politician, currently serving his second term as the mayor of Bergenfield, New Jersey.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Arvin Amatorio was born and raised in Baler, Aurora, Philippines. He pursued his higher education in Manila, where he obtained a degree in economics before earning a Juris Doctor degree.[6][7] Currently, he is enrolled at Harvard University, pursuing a Master of Liberal Arts in International Relations.
Career
[edit]While still in the Philippines, Amatorio worked at the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in 1996. After immigrating to the United States in 2002, he received his license in 2006 to practice law in both New York and New Jersey.[4]
From 2006 to 2019, he practiced immigration law in Bergenfield, New Jersey.[4]
Political career
[edit]Amatorio has previously held positions as a two-term councilman and council president.[8][9] He is Bergenfield's second Filipino mayor.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio". bergenfield.com. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "NJ Department of Community Affairs". nj.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ JR, DAVE LLAVANES (2024-01-03). "Filipino lawyer from Aurora takes oath as mayor of Bergenfield, New Jersey". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ a b c Visaya, Momar G. (January 10, 2020). "Filipino lawyer sworn in as Bergenfield, New Jersey mayor — Life Eastyle Magazine". Asian Journal News. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Inquirer, Philippine Daily. "How a Filipino immigrant became a mayor in New Jersey and changed the political landscape". Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "Fil-Am lawyer Arvin Amatorio reelected as mayor of Bergenfield, New Jersey". GMA News Online. 2023-11-11. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "Mayor Amatorio's Historic Swearing-in Ceremony Draws Hundreds of Residents and Dozens of Elected Officials". Insider NJ. 2020-01-06. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "Fil-Am lawyer sworn-in as Bergenfield, NJ mayor". GMA News Online. 2020-01-11. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "Filipino-born lawyer savors council victory in Bergenfield - News - NorthJersey.com". 2014-11-18. Archived from the original on 2014-11-18. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "Arvin Amatorio: Bergenfield, New Jersey's 2nd Filipino Mayor in 20 Years". The Manila Times. 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
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