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West Palm Beach names Ruben Mendez as new historic preservation planner
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board heard staff announce the hire of Ruben Mendez as the city's new historic preservation planner; Mendez will start next week, city staff said.
The Historic Preservation Board on Feb. 25 heard the city announce the hire of a new historic preservation planner, Ruben Mendez, who will begin next week.
City staff said Mendez holds a bachelor’s degree in architectural studies from the University of Illinois and a master’s in historic preservation from Tulane University and has recent statewide experience and a prior internship with the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. Anna Maria Ponti, Assistant Development Services Director, said staff and the board are “excited” to have him join the team.
Board members acknowledged the transition and thanked interim planners who covered the role. The announcement did not involve any board vote or formal action. Details about Mendez’s initial duties or assigned projects were not specified at the meeting.
The board moved on to its agenda following the announcement.
