Boyle Workman
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Boyle Workman | |
|---|---|
 Workman in 1929 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 4th district | |
| In office July 1, 1925 – June 30, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | William M. Hughes |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the at-large district | |
| In office July 7, 1919 – July 1, 1925 | |
| President of the Los Angeles City Council | |
| In office July 7, 1919 – July 5, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Bert L. Farmer |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Luther Criswell |
| In office July 1, 1923 – June 30, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Luther Criswell |
| Succeeded by | William G. Bonelli |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1868 Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 1942 (aged 74) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Frances Widney Workman |
| Alma mater | St. Vincent's College |
Andrew Boyle Workman (September 20, 1868 – December 25, 1942) was a Los Angeles politician and businessman. 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.
Boyle Workman was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of William H. Workman (1839–1918) and Maria Elizabeth Boyle (1847–1933). He attended St. Vincent's College, which then stood at Seventh Street and Broadway. From his home in Boyle Heights, he rode horseback to school. In 1884, he entered Santa Clara College for a time, but returned to St. Vincent's College and graduated in 1887.
Los Angeles business and politics
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. He was a member of the Public Service Commission from 1913 until 1917. Two years later, on July 7, 1919, he was elected to the City Council[1] and was chosen president of that body.[2] 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.[3][4]
Workman served as City Council President, and Councilman of District 4, until 1927. He was also a member of the Finance Committee of the City Council. In 1929, he made a run for the Mayoral seat, losing in a close election.[5] 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.
