BOYLE SWORN IN TO MAINE STATE SENATE

New members welcomed to 126th Maine Legislature

AUGUSTA—Jim Boyle of Gorham was sworn in to the Maine Senate at the State House in Augusta today. Senator Boyle was elected to his first term in the State Senate in November.

“The voters of Gorham, Westbrook, and Scarborough sent me to Augusta to work with all legislators to take steps to rebuild our economy, create jobs, and find solutions to the major issues facing our state,” said Senator Boyle.

Governor Paul LePage administered the oath of office to Boyle and 34 of his Senate colleagues, all of whom have been elected to serve two-year terms. Boyle represents Senate District 6, which includes the communities of Gorham, Scarborough, and Westbrook.

Boyle is a small business owner, a forester, and an environmental consultant. Like his parents and his children, he is a graduate of the University of Maine, where he earned his BS in Forest Management. In 1996, he founded Boyle Associates, an environmental and land-use consulting company specializing in wetland science, wildlife biology, and environmental permitting and compliance. Boyle lives near the Presumpscot River in North Gorham with his partner Sue, and their three dogs.

“I am honored that voters chose me, and I will work hard to earn the trust they have placed in me,” said Senator Boyle.

Of the 35 Senate members, there are 19 Democrats, 15 Republicans, and 1 unenrolled member. Seven are women—all Democrats—and 28 are men: 12 Democrats, 15 Republicans, and 1 unenrolled. There are 17 new members: 10 have recently served in the House of Representatives, 3 are former Senate members, one is a former House member and 5 have no previous legislative experience, all Democrats. 18 are incumbents.

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