Mayor Celina Benitez

301-985-6585

mayorbenitez@mountrainiermd.org

On Monday, May 10, 2021, Celina Benitez was sworn in as the City of Mount Rainier’s first Latina mayor.

Previously serving as a Council Member for Ward I, Mayor Celina Benitez has helped lead efforts to make the City a welcoming environment for all residents, including the effort to transition the City newsletter to a bilingual format.

Mayor Benitez has always been an advocate for civil rights and for the empowerment of minority communities. Throughout her career in political advocacy for immigrant’s rights, Mayor Benitez has connected her personal history with the broader cause of justice.

Born in El Salvador, Mayor Benitez migrated with her family to the United States as a young child. As early as she can remember, her family always instilled the importance of education and giving back to their community.

When Mayor Benitez moved to Mount Rainier in 2014, joining her family who had lived in the city for over 20 years, she felt right at home. Celina is honored to serve the City of Mount Rainier, strengthening the features of our community which make it a place we all want to live.

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Watch MRTV's Video Recap of Mayor Celina Benitez's Swearing-In Ceremony.