Background
Boyle Workman was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of William H. Workman (1839–1918) and Maria Elizabeth Boyle (1847–1933).
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He attended Saint Vincent"s College, which then stood at Seventh Street and Broadway. In 1884, he entered Santa Clara College for a time, but returned to Saint Vincent"s College and graduated in 1887.
Career
He served as President of the Los Angeles City Council and, as such, was acting Mayor on occasion. He was the first city councilman to represent District 4 (Wilshire ward), under the new charter of 1925. He was a candidate for mayor in 1929.
From his home in Boyle Heights, he rode horseback to school.
After leaving school, Boyle worked as a clerk for his father who was Mayor of Los Angeles from December 14, 1886 to December 10, 1888. When his father left office, Boyle worked as a clerk in the Farmers & Merchants Bank, and later was local manager for the Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
In 1891, he worked as a draftsman in the Los Angeles City Engineer"s office. From 1900 to 1907, Workman was Assistant City Treasurer.
Two years later, on July 7, 1919, he was elected to the City Council and was chosen president of that body.
In 1925, he became the councilman elected to represent the newly formed District 4, which included Pico Heights and the Wilshire ward, where he lived. Workman served as City Council President, and Councilman of District 4, until 1927. In 1929, he made a run for the Mayoral seat, losing in a close election.
He was also actively involved in business, including ownership of the Monarch Brick Company, the fire insurance firm of Garland and Workman, and the vice-presidency of the American Savings Bank.
Membership
He was a member of the Public Service Commission from 1913 until 1917. He was also a member of the Finance Committee of the City Council.
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