Franklin Corella Vargas
| Franklin Corella Vargas | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica | |
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In office 2014–2018 | |
| Constituency | Alajuela, Costa Rica |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Costa Rica |
| Political party | Citizens' Action Party |
| Profession | Educator, political activist |
Franklin Corella Vargas is a Costa Rican educator and politician. He is currently a deputy within the Legislative Assembly.
Early political career
When he was a boy, Corella watched his father's involvement in the local community government, which influenced him to enter politics.[1] At 23, Corella became the youngest member of the Alajuela City Commission.[1] Corella ran as a member of the Citizens' Action Party (PAC for its Spanish initials).
Corella has a licentiate in science education.[2] He has taught in Talamanca and Alajuela.[1]
Deputy in Alajuela
In 2013 as a thirty-four-year-old, Corella began campaigning for the third deputy position in Alajuela in 2013.[3] He ran as a member of the PAC.[4] While campaigning, Corella continued teaching at El Carmen High School in Alajuela.[1] He claimed that his students were like family and some of them supported Corella during his campaign.[1] Corella won in February 2014 and will occupy the third seat from Alajuela.
Before entering office, Corella toured the area of his constituency, doing volunteer work.[4] Corella is concerned with the image of national politicians.[1] Corella claimed that he is interested in strengthening Costa Rica's democracy, particularly at the grassroots level[4] and opportunities for young people.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Jiménez Badilla, Eillyn (5 March 2014). ""Hay que recuperar la confianza del pueblo" Franklin Corella, diputado electo del PAC". Diario Extra (in Spanish). San Jose. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ↑ "Ojo al Voto: Franklin Corella Vargas". non-profit media consortium election guide (in Spanish). San Jose: Ojo al Voto. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ↑ Rojas, Pablo (29 September 2013). "Educador será la cabeza de la papeleta legislativa alajuelense en el PAC". Costa Rica Hoy. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Franklin Corella". El Sol de Occidente (in Spanish). San Ramon, Costa Rica. 20 April 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2014.