Shirley Carter Burden Jr. (August 25, 1941 – January 23, 1996) was an American politician who served in the New York City Council from 1970 to 1977.
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Early life and education
Burden was born in 1941 to Shirley Burden and Florence Fair. He received his B.A. from Harvard University and his LL.B. from Columbia Law School.
Political career
Burden served three terms on the New York City Council from 1970 to 1977, representing the 4th district from 1970 to 1973 and the 7th district from 1974 to 1977. During his tenure, he chaired the health committee and focused on progressive legislation, and introduced initiatives to combat lead-based paint poisoning in children, improve health and housing conditions for elderly residents, and establish prisoners' rights standards. He also introduced early legislation on gay rights.
Other work
Burden was one of many owners of The Village Voice.