Jane Myron
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| 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 |
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Jane Myron was an American politician and restaurateur who served as mayorofJohnson City, Tennessee, from 2009 to 2011.[1][2][3]
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]
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]
Myron died on March 10, 2020, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 69.[12][13]
