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Inez Barron
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 42nd district |
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| In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Barron |
| Succeeded by | Charles Barron |
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Diane Gordon |
| Succeeded by | Charles Barron |
| Constituency | 40th district (2009–2012) 60th district (2013) |
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| Born |
Inez Smith
February 16, 1946 Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Charles Barron |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | City University of New York (B.S.) Bank Street College of Education (M.S.) |
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Inez Barron (born February 16, 1946) is an American educator and politician. She was a member of the New York City Council for the 42nd district from 2014 to 2021. Before that, she served in the New York State Assembly for the 60th district. She is a member of the Democratic Party. The 42nd district includes areas like Brownsville, Canarsie, and East New York in Brooklyn.
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About Inez Barron's Life and Work
Early Life and Education
Inez Barron was born in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York. She has been involved in community work since the 1960s. She went to Hunter College at the City University of New York. There, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology. Later, she studied at Bank Street College of Education. She received a Master of Science degree in Reading and Special Education.
Career as an Educator
Before becoming a politician, Barron was a teacher for over 36 years. She taught in the New York Public Schools. Her long career in education shows her dedication to helping young people learn.
Entering Politics
In 2008, Inez Barron decided to run for office. She won the election and became the State Assemblywoman for the 40th district. This role meant she helped make laws for the state of New York.
Serving in the New York City Council
Moving to the City Council
In 2013, Inez Barron ran for a seat on the New York City Council. Her husband, Charles Barron, had to leave his seat due to "term limits." Term limits are rules that say how many times a person can be elected to the same office. Inez Barron won the election and started her new role on January 1, 2014.
What the City Council Does
As a member of the New York City Council, Inez Barron helped make decisions for the city. The Council creates local laws and approves the city's budget. This work helps improve the lives of people living in New York City.
