JoAnne Favors
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JoAnne Favors (born August 27, 1942) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 28th district, which is composed of part of Hamilton County.[1] She has served as a state representative since she was first elected in November 2004. From 1998 to 2005, she had been a member of the Hamilton County Commission.
Joanne Favors | |
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| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
| In office 2005–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tommie Brown |
| Succeeded by | Yusuf Hakeem |
| Constituency | 29th district (2005-2013) 28th district (2013-2019) |
| Member of the Hamilton County Commission | |
| In office 1998–2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1942 |
| Political party | Democratic |
She is the Secretary of the House Health and Human Resources Committee. She is a member of the Children and Family Affairs Committee, the Commerce Committee, the Health and Human Resources Committee, the Domestic Relations Subcommittee, the Small Business Subcommittee, the Professional Occupations Subcommittee, and the Public Health and Family Assistance Subcommittee.
JoAnne Favors works in health administration, as a consultant, and as a motivational speaker. She possesses a Master of Science degree in Nursing Administration and Adult Health, a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, and an associate's degree in nursing.
Favors was re-elected in the November 2010 election. She faced no Republican opposition.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
- ^ The Tennessee Journal 2010 Election Update, Tennessee Journal, September 24, 2010.
External links[edit]
- Tennessee House Member: Rep. JoAnne Favors, Tennessee General Assembly website.
- JoAnneFavors.com
- 1942 births
- County commissioners in Tennessee
- Democratic Party members of the Tennessee House of Representatives
- Living people
- Women state legislators in Tennessee
- African-American state legislators in Tennessee
- African-American women in politics
- American nurses
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- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Politicians from Chattanooga, Tennessee
- 20th-century American politicians
- 20th-century American women politicians
- 20th-century African-American women
- 20th-century African-American politicians
- 21st-century African-American women
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- African-American nurses