Janet A. Peguero understands firsthand the value of hard work, public service, and the importance of civic engagement as tools to support a more equitable city. An immigrant from the Dominican Republic who was raised by school aides, Janet’s passion is rooted in …

Jan 6, 2022 · Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson announced today that Janet A. Peguero will serve as the new Deputy Bronx Borough President, making history as it is the first time both positions will be held by women of color, and the borough will welcome its first Deputy Borough President of Dominican descent.

Jun 12, 2024 · Through her unwavering commitment to active listening and her deep understanding of the community she serves, Janet Peguero is paving the way for a more engaged and empowered Latino electorate—one that can truly shape the future of their communities and the nation as a whole.

Jan 6, 2022 · Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson announced today that Janet Peguero will serve as the new deputy Bronx borough president. It is the first time both positions are held by women of color, and Peguero, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic raised by school aides, is the borough’s first deputy borough president of Dominican descent.

5,490 Followers, 1,991 Following, 36 Posts - Janet Peguero | Bronx Borough (@jpegnyc) on Instagram: "Deputy Borough President of the #bx wife, daughter, sister, friend & 🐶mom 🇩🇴 born 🗽raised #yerrr working towards a more equitable NYC👇🏾"

May 6, 2022 · Janet Peguero: It’s an honor and a privilege to serve the Bronx under the leadership of the first African-American woman borough president [Vanessa Gibson] and to become the first Dominican woman appointed as deputy Bronx borough president. The Dominican diaspora is one of the largest in the U.S., and it continues to grow in the Bronx.

Jan 6, 2022 · Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson made a historic announcement on Thursday, choosing Janet Peguero as her deputy borough president. Peguero has worked in both the private and public sectors.

Feb 25, 2022 · On Thursday, Jan. 6, Janet Peguero, 32, made history by becoming the first Dominican immigrant to be appointed Bronx deputy borough president. “Janet is someone I consider to be a friend, a sister, and now my partner at Borough Hall,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson.

Named Deputy Borough President of the Bronx in January 2022, Janet A. Peguero is the first Dominican woman to hold that role. She understands firsthand the value of hard work, public service, and the importance of civic engagement as tools to …