From The Banner · Cayla Harris · · 1m 20s
Robert Curran Dies at 76
Baltimore City Council member Robert 'Bobby' Curran, who helped ban smoking in public places, dies at 76.
In brief
Baltimore City Council member Robert 'Bobby' Curran, who helped ban smoking in public places, dies at 76. Former Baltimore City Council member Robert 'Bobby' Curran died at 76 after serving from 1995 to 2016, known for passing a 2007 smoking ban. Originally reported by The Banner.
Robert Curran's death
Former Baltimore City Council member Robert 'Bobby' Curran died at 76.
Bobby Curran's council service
He represented District 3 in Northeast Baltimore from 1995 to 2016.
Smoking ban achievement
He successfully spearheaded the smoking ban in most public places in 2007.
Family background
Born in Baltimore on July 17, 1950, he was the youngest of four children.
Family political legacy
His father ran for the House of Delegates before he was born, and his brother Joe Jr. served in the Maryland House of Delegates.
Bobby's early life
He left for the Air Force at 19 and returned to find his brother walking and talking.
“a very active young fellow”
Bobby's career
He worked at the Domino Sugar plant for 16 years and served on the City Council from 2007 to 2016.
Bobby's legacy
He championed the smoking ban and reduced animal cruelty through the mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission.
Bobby's death
He died at his childhood home in Baltimore after 39 years with his wife.
At a glance
Former Baltimore City Council member Robert 'Bobby' Curran died at 76 after serving from 1995 to 2016, known for passing a 2007 smoking ban.
