Biography

12/03/1948 -

BURNS, Barbara A., a Representative from Allegheny County; born in East Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pa.. December 3, 1948; graduated, Allegheny High School, 1966; B.A., communications, Chatham College, 1982; employee, Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group; aide, Pennsylvaina State Representative Ivan Itkin (1983-1994); member, Pittsburgh Public School Board (1983-1994, president: 1988-1993); elected, delegate, Democration National Convention (1984, 1988); elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a Special Election, February 15, 1994; Sworn-In, March 7, 1994 to serve the remaining 1993 term; unsuccessful campaign for reelection to the House (1994); member, city council, Pittsburgh (2000-2004); proprietor, Sweet Time General Store and Gathering Place.