Mendoza makes it official

After serving as the interim director of the Transportation and Public Works Department since its creation in May, Richard Mendoza has officially been appointed to the position on a full-time basis. Mendoza previously served as director of the Transportation Department after leading the Public Works Department from 2017 through 2022. “Having served as the leader of both the individual departments, Richard understands their unique missions which will help bring focus to the newly formed Transportation and Public Works Department,” interim City Manager Jesús Garza wrote in a memo about the appointment.