Merrideth Jeran Akers[1] (1947 - 2023) was the mayor of Plano, Texas from 2000–2002,[2][3] and ran for the Republican nomination for Collin County Commissioner in 2006.
[1] He served in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1973, earning the rank of captain.
While in the Air Force, Akers received a Master of Arts in Public Administration.
Akers was elected mayor on May 6, 2000, with 64.17% of the vote, defeating opponent Dick Bode.
[6] In 2006, Akers lost election the Republican Primary for County Commissioner to Jack Hatchell.