Claire Shulman
Claire Shulman | |
|---|---|
 Shulman in 2012 | |
| 17th Borough President of Queens | |
| In office January 28, 1986 – January 3, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Manes |
| Succeeded by | Helen M. Marshall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1926 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | August 16, 2002 (aged 76) Queens, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Melvin Shulman |
| Children | one, Dr. Ellen S. Baker |
Claire K. Shulman (February 23, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York – August 16, 2020 in Queens, New York) was an American politician. She was the borough president of Queens, New York City from 1986 until 2002. She was the first woman to hold this position in Queens history.
Shulman died on August 16, 2020 of lung cancer at the age of 94.