JoAnne Favors facts for kids
JoAnne Favors was born on August 27, 1942. She is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party. She served in the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 28th district. This district covers part of Hamilton County.
JoAnne Favors was first elected as a state representative in November 2004. She held this important job until 2019. Before that, from 1998 to 2005, she was a member of the Hamilton County Commission.
Quick facts for kids
Joanne Favors
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| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
| In office 2005–2019 |
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| 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 |
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| Born | August 27, 1942 |
| Political party | Democratic |
Her Start in Politics
JoAnne Favors began her political career in Hamilton County. She was a member of the Hamilton County Commission. This group helps make decisions for the county.
She then moved on to serve the entire state. In 2004, she was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives. This is where state laws are made. She was re-elected several times, including in 2010.
Helping People in Tennessee
As a state representative, JoAnne Favors worked on many important issues. She was the Secretary of the House Health and Human Resources Committee. This committee focuses on health and well-being for people.
She also served on other committees. These included the Children and Family Affairs Committee. This shows her dedication to helping families and young people.
What are Committees?
In government, committees are small groups of lawmakers. They study specific topics in detail. For example, a health committee looks at health care issues. They help decide which new laws are needed.
JoAnne Favors was part of many such groups. This allowed her to focus on different areas. She worked on issues from small businesses to public health.
Before Politics
Before becoming a politician, JoAnne Favors worked in health care. She was involved in health administration. This means she helped manage health services.
She also worked as a consultant. Consultants give expert advice to others. She was also a motivational speaker. This means she inspired people with her talks.
JoAnne Favors has a strong educational background. She earned several degrees in nursing. This included a Master of Science degree. Her education helped her understand health issues deeply.
