American politician
Kathrynann W. Durham (born July 9, 1951) is a judge on the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas and a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 160th district from 1979 to 1996.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Durham was born in Chester, Pennsylvania[4] and is a graduate of Widener University and Delaware Law School. She taught Spanish and English at Northley Jr. High School in Aston, Pennsylvania.[5]
Career
Pennsylvania House of Representative
Durham was elected as a member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 160th district in 1978. She was reelected eight times to two-year terms and served as Majority Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Committee. Other committee assignments include the Committee on Committees, Insurance, Ethics and the Pennsylvania Export Partnership Advisory Board.[5]
Durham was not a candidate for reelection in 1997[4] and was replaced by Stephen Barrar.
Delaware County Council
Durham was elected to the Delaware County Council in 1997 and served until 2001.[4]
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
In 2001, Durham was sworn in as a member of the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas after her appointment to the bench by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge.[5] She was retained in 2011, and again in 2021, and her current term expires in 2031.[6]
Personal life
Durham is married and had one son. She resides in Concord, Pennsylvania.[5]
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