Jane Myron was an American politician and restaurateur who served as mayor of Johnson City, Tennessee, from 2009 to 2011.[1][2][3]

Jane Myron
Mayor of Johnson City
In office
2009–2011
Preceded byPhil Roe
Succeeded byRalph Van Brocklin
Vice-Mayor of Johnson City
In office
2007–2009
Personal details
BornSeptember 13, 1950
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 2020 (aged 69)
Franklin, Tennessee, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Tennessee

Early life and education

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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

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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

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Myron died on March 10, 2020, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 69.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "Banyas new city mayor". Johnson City Press. Archived from the original on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  2. ^ "Healthy Johnson City Initiative". Johnson City Economic Development Board. Archived from the original on 2009-01-26. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
  3. ^ "Jane Myron (TN)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
  4. ^ "Jane Myron for Johnson City Commission". Retrieved 2010-01-08.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Jane M. Myron". Johnson City Press. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  6. ^ "The Place Setting". Jane's Lunchbox. Archived from the original on 2011-02-05. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
  7. ^ "Treasures of Tennessee and Kentucky". Jane's Lunchbox. Archived from the original on 2011-02-05. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "1-29-09: Jane Announces Her Candidacy". Official campaign website. Archived from the original on 2005-02-21. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
  10. ^ "City Government - City Commission". City of Johnson City, TN. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
  11. ^ "City of Johnson City, Tennessee - Members". Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  12. ^ "Former Johnson City mayor Jane Myron has died". WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather. 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  13. ^ Bailey, Brandon (2020-03-10). "Former Johnson City Mayor Jane Myron passes away". WCYB. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
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