Jerry Ortiz y Pino explained

Gerald P. "Jerry" Ortiz y Pino is an American politician and social worker serving as a member of the New Mexico Senate, where he has represented the 12th district since 2005.

Early life and education

Ortiz y Pino was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is one of six siblings.^[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American studies from the University of New Mexico, followed by a Master of Social Work from Tulane University.^[2]

Career

Ortiz y Pino succeeded Richard M. Romero, a fellow Democrat who ran unsuccessfully for Congress and Mayor of Albuquerque in 2009. Ortiz y Pino has run for re-election unopposed in 2008, 2012, 2016. He also wrote a recurring column which appeared in the Weekly Alibi, an alternative publication in the Albuquerque.^[3]

Ortiz y Pino has advocated for the legalization of cannabis in New Mexico.^[4] Ortiz y Pino is a supporter of Bernie Sanders, and endorsed the senator during the 2016 and 2020 Democratic Party primaries.^{[5] [6] [7]}

External links

• Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino at the NM Senate website
• Project Vote Smart - Senator Gerald P. 'Jerry' Ortiz y Pino (NM) profile
• Follow the Money - Gerald P Ortiz y Pino
  • 2006 2004 campaign contributions
• Alibi columns and responses (2004 onward)
• ABQ Free Press columns

Notes and References

1. Web site: Scott . Damon . Family, friends remember Ortiz y Pino . 2020-03-25 . The Taos News . en.
2. Web site: Jerry Ortiz y Pino. Ballotpedia. en. 2020-03-25.
3. Web site: The Specter of Santa Feication. Pino. Jerry Ortiz y. alibi. en. 2020-03-25.
4. Web site: Senate Judiciary Committee tables cannabis bill. By. Robert Nott. Santa Fe New Mexican. en. 2020-03-25.
5. Web site: N.M. superdelegates could help turn tide for Biden or Sanders at convention. Michael Gerstein. Santa Fe New Mexican. en. 2020-03-25.
6. Web site: New Mexico State Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino Endorses Bernie Sanders. OpEdNews. en. 2020-03-25.
7. Web site: New Mexico Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino, Chairman Public Affairs Committee, First NM Legislator to Endorse Bernie Sanders. OpEdNews. en. 2020-03-25.