Jay S. Amyx
| Jay S. Amyx | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Boise, Idaho | |
|
In office January 1966 – January 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Eugene W. Shellworth |
| Succeeded by | Richard Eardley |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 27, 1923 Decatur, Texas |
| Died |
January 24, 2014 (aged 90) Boise, Idaho |
| Profession | Builder, contractor and land developer |
| Religion | Southern Baptist |
Jay S. Amyx (September 27, 1923 – January 24, 2014) served two terms as mayor of Boise, Idaho, from 1966 to 1974.[1]
In November 1965, Amyx became the first Boise mayor elected to a four-year term. Previous mayoral elections in Boise had been held in April and for two-year terms.
Amyx ran for the Republican nomination for Governor of Idaho in 1978, but finished last among a field of six in the primary election.[2]
Sources
- Mayors of Boise - Past and Present
- Idaho State Historical Society Reference Series, Corrected List of Mayors, 1867-1996
References
- ↑ "Jay Amyx's Obituary by Idaho Statesman". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
- ↑ Our Campaigns - ID Governor - R Primary Race - Aug 08, 1978 (accessed 3 February 2012)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eugene W. Shellworth |
Mayor of Boise, Idaho 1966–1974 |
Succeeded by Richard Eardley |
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