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 his sister's [Diana Méndez] husband, 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.
Served as 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.[1] On February 25, 2011, he was elected by his colleagues as Majority Leader, filling the vacancy left by Rolando Crespo.[2]
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 served as the 31st Speaker of the House. In 2020 he was elected to a fifth term in the House, although his party lost their majority and he relinquished the Speakership. He currently serves as Minority Leader of the House. [5]
References
^ abElecciones Generales 2008: Representante Distrito 36 April 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine on CEEPUR
^ abConfirman a Johnny Méndez como portavoz de la Cámara 2011-08-27 at the Wayback Machine on Primera Hora (February 26, 2011)
^Confirmado Johnny Méndez como portavoz de la Cámara March 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine on El Vocero (February 26, 2011)
^ ab"Biografía - Hon. Carlos "Johnny" Méndez Núñez". Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico (in Spanish). from the original on 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
^"A new way of governing in Puerto Rico". TheHill. 2016-11-28. from the original on 2019-04-18. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
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Carlos J Johnny Mendez Nunez is a politician from Fajardo Puerto Rico He represents District 36 in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives 1 and assumed the role of Majority Leader upon the resignation of Rolando Crespo as a member of the House in February 2011 2 3 Johnny MendezMinority Leader of the Puerto Rico House of RepresentativesIncumbentAssumed office January 2 2021Preceded byTatito Hernandez31st Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of RepresentativesIn office January 9 2017 January 2 2021Preceded byRoberto Rivera Ruiz de PorrasSucceeded byTatito HernandezMinority Whip of the Puerto Rico House of RepresentativesIn office January 14 2013 January 2 2017Preceded byAngel Perez OteroSucceeded byRamon Luis CruzMajority Leader of the Puerto Rico House of RepresentativesIn office February 25 2011 January 1 2013Preceded byRolando CrespoSucceeded byCharlie HernandezMember of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 36th districtIncumbentAssumed office January 1 2005Preceded byJorge FuentesPersonal detailsBornFajardo Puerto RicoPolitical partyNew ProgressiveOther politicalaffiliationsRepublicanEducationUniversity of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras BA Interamerican University San Juan JD Mendez is a supporter of statehood for Puerto Rico and is affiliated with the New Progressive Party PNP Mendez 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 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Public service 3 Political career 4 References 5 External linksEarly life and education EditCarlos Johnny Mendez Nunez was born and raised in Fajardo In 1978 he graduated with honors from the Santiago Veve Calzada High School 4 After graduating Mendez was admitted to the University of Puerto Rico at Rio 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 School of Law He received his Juris doctor in 1986 4 Public service EditMendez 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 Mendez was recruited by his sister s Diana Mendez husband the Mayor of Fajardo Anibal Melendez Rivera to work as Director of the Office of Federal Affairs After that he occupied several positions within the City Administration Served as the Executive director of the Northeast Consortium Consorcio Del Noreste from 1997 to 2004 Political career EditMendez 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 Mendez was appointed as President of the Government Commission 1 On February 25 2011 he was elected by his colleagues as Majority Leader filling the vacancy left by Rolando Crespo 2 Mendez was reelected for a third term at the 2012 general election Mendez was reelected for a fourth term at the 2016 general election and served as the 31st Speaker of the House In 2020 he was elected to a fifth term in the House although his party lost their majority and he relinquished the Speakership He currently serves as Minority Leader of the House 5 References Edit a b Elecciones Generales 2008 Representante Distrito 36 Archived April 25 2012 at the Wayback Machine on CEEPUR a b Confirman a Johnny Mendez como portavoz de la Camara Archived 2011 08 27 at the Wayback Machine on Primera Hora February 26 2011 Confirmado Johnny Mendez como portavoz de la Camara Archived March 5 2011 at the Wayback Machine on El Vocero February 26 2011 a b Biografia Hon Carlos Johnny Mendez Nunez Camara de Representantes de Puerto Rico in Spanish Archived from the original on 2020 10 30 Retrieved 2021 01 10 A new way of governing in Puerto Rico TheHill 2016 11 28 Archived from the original on 2019 04 18 Retrieved 2021 01 10 External links EditJohnny Mendez Official biography Puerto Rico portalHouse of Representatives of Puerto RicoPreceded byJorge Fuentes Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representativesfrom the 36th district2005 present IncumbentPreceded byRolando Crespo Majority Leader of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives2011 2013 Succeeded byCharlie HernandezPreceded byAngel Perez Otero Minority Whip of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives2013 2017 Succeeded byRamon Luis CruzPreceded byTatito Hernandez Minority Leader of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives2021 present IncumbentPolitical officesPreceded byRoberto Rivera Ruiz de PorrasActing Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico2017 2021 Succeeded byTatito Hernandez Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Carlos Johnny Mendez amp oldid 1126717826, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
