About Barbara Burns
Lived 1925 – 2002 (aged 76–77). Barbara Burns was an American politician.
Barbara A. Burns is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and of Pittsburgh City Council.
Political career Burns was first elected to the State House on March 7, 1994 to fill the vacancy left by Thomas Murphy's election as Mayor of Pittsburgh She was defeated for re-election in the primary by Don Walko. In 1999, she successfully sought a seat on the Pittsburgh City Council from the first district, which was being vacated by Democrat Dan Onorato. She was defeated for re-election by Democrat Luke Ravenstahl in 2004.
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Who was Barbara Burns?
American politician
When was Barbara Burns born?
Barbara Burns was born in 1925.
When did Barbara Burns die?
Barbara Burns died on 24 February 2002.
What was Barbara Burns's occupation?
Barbara Burns was a politician.
What nationality was Barbara Burns?
Barbara Burns was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barbara Burns. https://biography.guide/barbara-burns/
MLA: "Barbara Burns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barbara-burns/.
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