John S. Myers (died December 26, 1946) was an American politician who served as

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and

Los Angeles City Controller The Los Angeles City Controller is an official in the government of the city of Los Angeles, California. The city controller is the paymaster and chief accounting officer of the city. Along with the Mayor of Los Angeles, mayor and the Los Angeles ...

for a total of 28 years. Meyers served as Auditor of the City of Los Angeles longer than anyone else. He succeeded William C. Mushet in 1909 and held the title of Auditor until it was changed to Controller in 1925 under the new city charter. He served in that capacity until he resigned on January 19, 1937.

Biography

John S. Myers was born in

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. On December 7, 1909, Myers was first elected to serve as City Auditor of

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. He served eight two-year terms in the role. In 1925, the position was changed to that of Los Angeles City Controller following the inception of a new charter: Myers was reelected and served three four-year terms. He retired on January 19, 1937. Myers had a son, Lindley S. Myers. He died on December 26, 1946.

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