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Jane Myron

Jane Myron

American politician and restaurateur (1950–2020)

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

Quick Facts Mayor of Johnson City, Preceded by ...

Early life and education

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

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

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

References

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