 He was re-elected as vice mayor of the town up to the time it became a city on July 10, 2004.The untimely death of then Mayor Leon Arcillas on May 10, 2005 compelled him to take on the highest position in city government.In the unexpected turn of events, he boldly and whole-heartedly took on the new challenge of serving Santa Rosa City continuing to set goals and projects that will further develop the city and benefit the people.