Preceded by Angel Perez Otero Name Carlos Mendez Preceded by Jorge Fuentes | Succeeded by Charlie Hernandez Preceded by Rolando Crespo | |
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Political party New Progressive Party (PNP) Alma mater University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras (B.A.)
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (J.D.) | ||
Llegan al Capitolio los Reyes Magos de Juana Díaz
Carlos J. "Johnny" Méndez Núñez is a politician from Fajardo, Puerto Rico. He represents District 36 in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives and assumed the role of Majority Leader upon the resignation of Rolando Crespo as a member of the House in February, 2011.
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- Llegan al Capitolio los Reyes Magos de Juana Daz
- Early years and studies
- Public service
- Political career
- References
Méndez is a supporter of statehood for Puerto Rico and is affiliated to the New Progressive Party (PNP).
Méndez, who studied law and resides in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, simultaneously chairs the Government Committee of the House. He is a member of the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators.
Early years and studies
Carlos Johnny Méndez Nuñez was born and raised in Fajardo. He graduated with honors from the Santiago Veve Calzada High School.
After graduating, Méndez was admitted to the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras where he completed a Bachelor's degree with a major in Labor Relations and a minor in Business Administration. He graduated in 1982, and continued studies in Law at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. He received his Juris doctor in 1986.
Public service
Méndez began working in 1986 for the Municipality of San Juan, specifically for the Training and Employment Program, where he was in charge of writing service contracts, as well as the supervision of them. In 1987, he went to work for the Legal Division of the Medical Services Administration of Puerto Rico.
In 1989, Méndez was recruited by the Mayor of Fajardo, Aníbal Meléndez Rivera, to work as Director of the Office of Federal Affairs. After that, he occupied several positions within the City Administration.
Was the Executive director of the Northeast Consortium (Consorcio Del Noreste) from 1997 to 2004.
Political career
Méndez was first elected to the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico at the 2004 general election. During his first term, he served as President of the Commission of Employment and Labor Relations. He also served as Vicepresident of the Commissions of Law, Municipal Affairs, and others.
After being reelected in 2008, Méndez was appointed as President of the Government Commission. In February 25, 2011, he was elected by his colleagues as Majority Speaker, filling the vacancy left by Rolando Crespo.
Méndez was reelected for a third term at the 2012 general election. Méndez was reelected for a fourth term at the 2016 general election and will serve as the 31st Speaker of the House