Jane Myron
Jane Myron | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Johnson City | |
| In office 2009–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Phil Roe |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Van Brocklin |
| Vice-Mayor of Johnson City | |
| In office 2007–2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 13, 1950 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | March 10, 2020 (aged 69) Franklin, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee |
Jane Myron was an American politician and restaurateur who served as mayor of Johnson City, Tennessee, from 2009 to 2011.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Myron was born on September 13, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Home Economics from University of Tennessee and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.[4][5]
Career
[edit]A small business-owner, Myron was the owner of Jane's Lunchbox, a luncheonette specializing in health-conscious traditional Appalachian home-style cuisine.[6][7]
Myron became Mayor of Johnson City when incumbent, Phil Roe, resigned after winning a seat in the United States House of Representatives. Prior to becoming mayor, Myron had been serving as Vice Mayor from 2007 to 2009.[8] On January 29, 2009, she announced her candidacy for re-election to a four-year term as City Commissioner.[9]
Myron's commission term expired in May 2013.[10] She was succeeded as Mayor by Ralph Van Brocklin.[11]
Death
[edit]Myron died on March 10, 2020, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 69.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Banyas new city mayor". Johnson City Press. Archived from the original on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
- ^ "Healthy Johnson City Initiative". Johnson City Economic Development Board. Archived from the original on 2009-01-26. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ^ "Jane Myron (TN)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ^ "Jane Myron for Johnson City Commission". Retrieved 2010-01-08.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Jane M. Myron". Johnson City Press. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
- ^ "The Place Setting". Jane's Lunchbox. Archived from the original on 2011-02-05. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ "Treasures of Tennessee and Kentucky". Jane's Lunchbox. Archived from the original on 2011-02-05. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ Hayes, Hank (December 17, 2008). "Roe hires chief of staff, will step down as Johnson City mayor". Kingsport Times-News. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ "1-29-09: Jane Announces Her Candidacy". Official campaign website. Archived from the original on 2005-02-21. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
- ^ "City Government - City Commission". City of Johnson City, TN. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
- ^ "City of Johnson City, Tennessee - Members". Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ "Former Johnson City mayor Jane Myron has died". WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather. 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
- ^ Bailey, Brandon (2020-03-10). "Former Johnson City Mayor Jane Myron passes away". WCYB. Retrieved 2020-05-14.