Jane Myron is the Mayor of Johnson City, Tennessee, and city commissioner (2005-present).[1][2]. She became the second female mayor of the city after Phil Roe's resignation to become a congressman. Prior to becoming mayor, Myron was vice mayor (2007-2008),[3] On January 29, 2009, she announced her candidacy for re-election to a four-year term as City Commissioner[4] Two seats for four-year terms and one seat for a two-year term were on the ballot in the April 2009 election, to be concluded on Tuesday, April 28.
Myron is also the restaurateur of Jane's Lunchbox, a popular local luncheonette specializing in health-conscious traditional Appalachian home-style cuisine[5][6]. In addition to the printed menu, she and her staff prepare a selection of entrees, sides and desserts which change daily.
References
- ^ "Healthy Johnson City Initiative". Johnson City Economic Development Board. http://www.jcedb.org/healthyjc/index.php. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ^ "Jane Myron (TN)". Project Vote Smart. http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=78438. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ^ Hayes, Hank (December 17th, 2008). "Roe hires chief of staff, will step down as Johnson City mayor". Kingsport Times-News. http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9010441. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ "1-29-09: Jane Announces Her Candidacy". Official campaign website. http://www.votejanemyron.com. Retrieved 2009-03-07.
- ^ "The Place Setting". Jane's Lunchbox. http://www.janeslunchbox.com/placesetting.php. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ "Treasures of Tennessee and Kentucky". Jane's Lunchbox. http://www.janeslunchbox.com/treasures.php. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
External links
- Tennessee Municipal League Board
- Mayor Phil Roe, Vice Mayor Jane Myron accepting the Local Government Watershed Stewardship Award
- Vice Mayor Jane Myron and Health Commissioner Susan Cooper 11/2/2007
- Jane Myron for City Commission
- Jane's Lunchbox
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