City of Lake Worth appoints a Communications Specialist

The press release from the City is below. Of course, knowing how the media operates, some will respond by flooding the City with information requests. However, if they're hoping to rattle the City's new Communications Specialist, Laura Tingo, good luck with that as you'll read below.

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Without further ado, meet our City's new Communications Czar:

     The City of Lake Worth is pleased to announce Laura Tingo as its newly appointed Communications Specialist. Tingo, who joined the City Manager’s staff, started her post July 5.
     In her new capacity, Tingo will serve as the primary contact for media requests and may be reached via e-mail at ltingo@lakeworth.org or by phone at 561-586-1631.
     Tingo brings to the position more than a decade of communications management for several government and nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County. Her previous positions have included serving as Director of Communications for the State of Florida Department of Children and Families, Director of Marketing and Communications for American Red Cross and Public Relations Coordinator for the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.
     Tingo has an extensive background as a print and broadcast reporter in Florida and Illinois and also served as a member of the Florida National Guard.

Best of luck Laura Tingo and thank you for helping the City of Lake Worth communicate its message to City residents and everyone else concerned and interested in what's happening in this little 6 square mile City.

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