John S. Myers

John S. Myers (died December 26, 1946) was an American politician who served as Los Angeles City Auditor and Los Angeles City Controller 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.

[1] On December 7, 1909, Myers was first elected to serve as City Auditor of Los Angeles, California.

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.