John Janas

John Janas
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office 1963–1969
Preceded by	Cornelius Desmond
Succeeded by	Nicholas Lambros
Constituency	15th Middlesex (1963–1969) 29th Middlesex (1969)
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 (September 4, 1910 – December 5, 1969) 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] Lowell's John J. Janas Memorial Ice Skating Rink, built in 1971, is named in his honor.[3]

References

1. Public Officers of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1969-70. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
2. "State Rep. John Janas, 59, Mass Tuesday in Lowell". The Boston Globe. December 7, 1969.
3. "About Us". John J. Janas Memorial Ice Skating Rink. North Shore Rink Management. Retrieved March 3, 2017.