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Mel Ponder | |
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Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 4th district | |
In office November 8, 2016 –November 3, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Matt Gaetz |
Succeeded by | Patt Maney |
Mayor of Destin,Florida | |
In office 2014–2016 | |
Preceded by | Sam Seevers [1] |
Succeeded by | Scott Fischer [2] |
Personal details | |
Born | May 28,1968 |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Destin |
Alma mater | Florida State University |
Mel Ponder (born May 28,1968) is an American politician. Affiliated with the Republican Party,Ponder served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives,representing the 4th district between 2016 and 2020.
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