John Janas

John Janas
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 15th Middlesex district
In office
1963–1969
Preceded by Cornelius Desmond
Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts
In office
1954–1955
Preceded by Henry Beaudry
Succeeded by Samuel S. Pollard
Personal details
Born September 4, 1910
Lowell, Massachusetts
Died December 5, 1969 (aged 59)
Lowell, Massachusetts
Political party Republican
Alma mater Lowell Technological Institute
Occupation Real estate and insurance broker[1]

John Jacob Janas was an American politician who served as mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts and as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Early life

Janas was born on September 4, 1910 in Lowell. He graduated from Lowell High School and took evening courses at the Lowell Technological Institute.[1]

Political career

Janas began his political career as a member of the Lowell school committee. He then served fourteen years as a member of the Lowell city council and from 1954 to 1955 also served as mayor.[2]

In 1962, Janas was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in an upset victory. He was the first Republican to represent the 15th Middlesex district. Janas remained in the House until his death on December 5, 1969.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Public Officers of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1969-70. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "State Rep. John Janas, 59, Mass Tuesday in Lowell". The Boston Globe. December 7, 1969.
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