He was elected Councilman in General Roca in 1989, and mayor of the city in 1991; he was re-elected in 1995 and served until 1999. He became a provincial deputy that year and was president of the Río Negro branch of the UCR-led Alliance (in power nationally between 1999 and 2001 under President Fernando de la Rúa).
He held various political positions, including being elected Councilman in General Roca, mayor of the city, provincial deputy, and president of the Río Negro branch of the UCR-led Alliance. This occurred between 1989 and 2001, during which time he was part of a national government led by President Fernando de la Rúa.