Background
Boyes, Karl W. was born on March 1, 1936 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter and Florence (Smith) Boyes.
Boyes, Karl W. was born on March 1, 1936 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter and Florence (Smith) Boyes.
He was a 1959 graduate of Edinboro State College and attended classes at Allegheny College and Union College.
Government teacher, Millcreek Township School District, Erie, 1959-1966; town supervisor, Millcreek Township, Erie, 1966-1969; regional director, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Commission, Northwestern, 1969-1970; deputy director, Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Commission, Harrisburg, 1970-1973; assistant professor, Mercyhurst College, Erie, 1973-1974; county commissioner, Erie County, Erie, 1975-1979; member, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Harrisburg, since 1981; member house professional licensed committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Harrisburg, since 1981; member house appropriations committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Harrisburg, 1987-1992; majority chairman house finance committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Harrisburg, since 1995.
Member Council State Governments, American Legislation Exchange Council.
Married Barbara Jean Clark, June 27, 1964.