Telo Teresa Taitague is a Guamanian musician, businesswoman and politician serving as a Republican senator in the Guam Legislature.
Early life
Taitague's father is Jose Quinene Lizama Taitague. Taitague's mother is Joyce Frances Schonsby. Taitague has four sisters, Debbie, Tana, Anita, and Kala (1965-2019).[1] In 1978, Taitague graduated from George Washington High School in Mangilao, Guam.[2][3]
Career
Taitague is a professional musician. Taitague is a certified insurance agent. As a businesswoman, Taitague established Telephoto Portraits and The Graudate, Inc.[4]
On November 7, 2006, Taitague lost the election for a seat as senator in the Guam Legislature. Taitague received 3.51% of the votes.[5]
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.[6][7]
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.[8][7]
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.[9]
Personal life
Taitague has two children.[2]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
