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Carlos Johnny Méndez
Puerto Rican politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carlos J. "Johnny" Méndez Núñez (born June 30, 1960) 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]
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Minority Leader of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 2, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Tatito Hernandez |
31st Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
In office January 9, 2017 – January 2, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Roberto Rivera Ruiz de Porras |
Succeeded by | Tatito Hernandez |
Minority Whip of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
In office January 14, 2013 – January 2, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Angel Pérez Otero |
Succeeded by | Ramón Luis Cruz |
Majority Leader of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
In office February 25, 2011 – January 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Rolando Crespo |
Succeeded by | Charlie Hernández |
Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Jorge Fuentes |
Personal details | |
Born | (1960-06-30) June 30, 1960 (age 64) Fajardo, Puerto Rico |
Political party | New Progressive |
Other political affiliations | Republican |
Education | University of Puerto Rico (BA) Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law (JD) |
Méndez is a supporter of statehood for Puerto Rico and is affiliated with 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.