Telo Teresa Taitague is a Guamanian musician, businesswoman and politician serving as a Republican senator in the Guam Legislature.
Telo T. Taitague | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Guam Legislature | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
| In office January 5, 2009 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Telo Teresa Taitague |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Fayetteville Technical Community College University of Guam |
| Other names | Telo Taitague, Telo Teresa Taitague |
Early life
editTaitague was born to Jose Quinene Lizama Taitague and Joyce Frances Schonsby, and is one of five children.[1] In 1978, Taitague graduated from George Washington High School in Mangilao, Guam.[2][3] She also attended the Fayetteville Technical Community College and the University of Guam.[4]
Career
editTaitague is a professional musician. Taitague is a certified insurance agent. As a businesswoman, Taitague established Telephoto Portraits and The Graudate, Inc.[5]
On November 7, 2006, Taitague lost the election for a seat as senator in the Guam Legislature. Taitague received 3.51% of the votes.[6]
On November 4, 2008, Taitague won the election and became a Republican senator in the Guam Legislature. Taitague served her first term on January 5, 2009 in the 30th Guam Legislature. Taitague was also elected as the Assistant Minority Whip.[7][8]
In February 2015, Taitague was selected as the Deputy General Manager of Guam Visitors Bureau.[3]
On November 6, 2018, Taitague won the election and became a Republican senator in the Guam Legislature. Taitague served her second term on January 7, 2019 in the 35th Guam Legislature.[9][8]
On November 3, 2020, Taitague a won the election and continued serving as a senator in the Guam Legislature. Taitague served her third term on January 4, 2021 in the 36th Guam Legislature.[10]
Personal life
editTaitague has two children.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Kala Jo Taitague". legacy.com. April 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2021.(archived)
- ^ a b "Taitague, Telo T." ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ a b "Former Senator Telo Taitague Chosen as GVB Deputy General Manager". guamvisitorbureau.com. February 4, 2015. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ "Telo T. Taitague, Republican candidate in Guam's 2018 Primary Election".
- ^ "Decision 2008 final look: Telo Taitague". kuam.com. September 5, 2009. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ "Guam Legislature". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ "Guam Legislature". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2008. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ a b "List of all Guam Legislatures". guamlegislature.com. Retrieved October 5, 2021.(archived)
- ^ "Guam Legislature". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ "Guam Legislature". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.