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]
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]
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