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Julia Harrison
American politician (1920–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Julia Harrison (June 10, 1920 – August 3, 2017) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the New York City Council representing Flushing, Queens, from 1986 to 2001. In 2001, newly enacted term-limit regulations forced Harrison to relinquish her seat. Previously, she represented the 26th district in the New York State Assembly from 1984-85 after working for many years as a community and political activist. After leaving the council, she continued to be politically active, winning the post of Democratic female district leader from Assembly District 22 Part B in 2010.[1][2]
Quick Facts Member of the New York City Council from the 20th district, Preceded by ...
Julia Harrison | |
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Member of the New York City Council from the 20th district | |
In office January 1, 1986 – December 31, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Edward L. Sadowsky |
Succeeded by | John Liu |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 26th district | |
In office 1983–1985 | |
Preceded by | Leonard P. Stavisky |
Succeeded by | David M. Kramer |
Personal details | |
Born | Julia Hirsch (1920-06-10)June 10, 1920 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
Died | August 3, 2017(2017-08-03) (aged 97) Flushing, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Queens College |
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