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Inez Barron

b. 1946

American politician

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About Inez Barron

Born 1946. Inez Barron is an American politician.

Inez Barron (née Smith) (born February 16, 1946) is an American educator and politician who served in the New York City Council for the 42nd district from 2014 to 2021. She is a Democrat. The district includes Broad Channel, Brownsville, Canarsie, East Flatbush, East New York, Howard Beach and Jamaica Bay in Brooklyn. Formerly, she served as the state Assemblywoman for New York's 60th district.

Life and career Born in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, Barron has been a community activist and a longtime educator since the 1960s. She is a graduate of Hunter College of the City University of New York with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Bank Street College of Education with a Master of Science in Reading and Special Education. Barron was a teacher for more than 36 years with New York Public Schools.

After assemblywoman Diane Gordon was charged with several scandals and eventually vacated the seat, Barron won the November 2008 election and became the State assemblywoman for the 40th district.

Like her husband, Charles Barron, she is known for her polarizing views and colorful remarks.

New York City Council Due to term limits, Charles Barron could not run for re-election to the New York City Council in 2013; Inez Barron ran instead and won. He did, however, run for her vacant Assembly seat, which he later won.

Barron resigned her seat in the Assembly to join the Council on January 1, 2014.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
City University of New York, Bank Street College of Education
Positions held
Member of the New York State Assembly

Family & relationships

Spouse
Charles Barron

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Inez Barron?

American politician

When was Inez Barron born?

Inez Barron was born on 16 February 1946 in Fort Greene.

What is Inez Barron's occupation?

Inez Barron is a politician.

What nationality is Inez Barron?

Inez Barron is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Inez Barron

· Wikidata: Q6028660

· DBpedia: Inez Barron

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