Franklin J. Gutierrez

Franklin J. Gutierrez is a Guamanian politician who served senator in the Guam Legislatures for 3 consecutive terms and also served as the vice speaker from 1987 to 1989. He is the member of Democratic Party of Guam.

Early life
Franklin J. Gutierrez was born to Tomas Taitano Gutierrez and Rita Toves Benavente Cruz and was raised in Agana Heights. One of his ten siblings is former Governor Carl T.C. Gutierrez.

Guam Legislature
Gutierrez first ran for senator in 1982. Placing 8th in the Democratic primary, he advanced to the general election. Gutierrez placed 9th in the general election, winning a seat in the 17th Guam Legislature. He was reelected to 2 terms.

Leadership
Gutierrez served as Vice Speaker of the Guam Legislature from 1987-1989 during the 19th Guam Legislature.