Barbara A. Curran
American politician and judge (1940–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barbara A. Curran (August 26, 1940 – January 29, 2022) was an American politician, attorney, and judge who served as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, New Jersey Superior Court, and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
Barbara A. Curran | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court | |
| In office 1993–2000 | |
| Governor | James Florio |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 24th district | |
| In office January 8, 1974 – June 23, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Leanna Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1940 New York City, New York |
| Died | January 29, 2022 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | St. Mary-of-the-Woods College (BA) Syracuse University (MA) Seton Hall University (JD) |
Early life and education
Curran was born in New York City. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Master of Arts from Syracuse University, and Juris Doctor from the Seton Hall University School of Law.[1]
Career
Curran served as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 24th Legislative District from 1974 to 1980.[2][3]
She was a commissioner of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities from June 1980 to 1988 and was its president from 1982.[4]
In 1992, Curran was nominated to serve as a judge of the New Jersey Superior Court by James Florio.[5][6] She served until February 19, 2000.[7]
Personal life and death
She died on January 29, 2022, at the age of 81.[8]
References
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