Governor of Yap

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The office of the Governor of Yap is the highest elected position in the state of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia.

History of the office holders follows

NameInauguratedLeft OfficeLieutenant Governor
John de Avila Mangefel[1][2] January 8, 1979 January 12, 1987 Hilary Tacheliol
Petrus Tun January 12, 1987 January 9, 1995 Tony Tawerilmang[3]
Vincent A. Figir January 9, 1995 January 13, 2003 Mathias K. Kuor[3] (1995–1999)
Andrew Yatilman (1999–2003)[4]
Robert Ruecho January 13, 2003 January 8, 2007 Joseph Habuchimai
Sebastian Anefal January 8, 2007 January 12, 2015 Anthony "Tony" Tareg
Tony Ganngiyan[5] January 12, 2015[5] Present James Yangetmai[5]

References

  1. "Yap holds state funeral for former Governor Mangefel". Government of the Federated States of Micronesia. 2007-04-20. Archived from the original on 2017-01-02. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
  2. Jaynes, Bill (2007-04-18). "Yapese and Micronesian Statesman, Mangefel Passes On". Kaselehlie Press. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
  3. 1 2 "Figir and Mackwelung inaugurated as governors of Yap and Kosrae" (PDF). The National Union. January 1995. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
  4. "Confirming the Nomination of Andrew Yatilman to be Director of the Office of Environment and Emergency Management of FSM" (PDF). The National Union. 2007-09-19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-27. Retrieved 2015-03-14.
  5. 1 2 3 "Yap state inaugurates new administration and legislature". Marianas Variety (Yap State Government). 2015-01-20. Archived from the original on 2017-03-24. Retrieved 2017-03-23.
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