Ken Boyd (politician)
Ken Boyd | |
|---|---|
 Ken Boyd | |
| Member of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors from the Rivanna District | |
| In office 2004–2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oct. 10, 1947 Age 77 Washington, D.C. |
| Spouse | Brenda Boyd |
| Children | Casey, Patrick, Kelley and Cory |
| Residence | Rivanna |
| Profession | Financial planner |
| Website | Albemarle County Supervisor Ken Boyd |
Kenneth C. Boyd is a member of the Albemarle County, Virginia Board of Supervisors. Boyd ran for Albermarle County School Board [1]in 1999 and, four years later, went on to run for the Rivanna Albermarle County Board of Supervisors seat and has held it since 2003[2]. He ran unsuccessfully for the Republican Party nomination in Virginia's fifth congressional district to challenge incumbent Congressman Tom Perriello in the 2010 congressional elections. Despite signaling earlier that he did not anticipate running for a third term on the Board,Boyd announced he would campaign for reelection on May 12, 2011[3] with voting scheduled for Novermber 8th, 2011[4].
Early life
Boyd was born in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. Soon afterwards, he moved to Burlington, North Carolina with his family. In 1968, he was a volunteer for Democrat Robert W. Scott's gubernatorial campaign. He did not serve in the Vietnam War because injuries from an automobile accident prevented him.[5]
He moved to Albemarle County in 1982 to take a job working for Jefferson National Bank. He left the bank to start a financial planning business in 1991. He completed his undergraduate degree many years later from Averett University, followed soon by an MBA. Boyd's political career began in 1993 when he volunteered for the gubernatorial campaign of Republican George Allen. In 1999, he successfully ran for the Rivanna district seat on the Albemarle County School Board.[5]
School Board
In 1999, Boyd ran for the Rivanna district seat on the Albemarle County School Board.[news 1] [citation needed]
Board of Supervisors
In 2003, Boyd successfully ran for a seat on the Board of Supervisors, defeating Democrat Peter Hallock. He was the chairperson from 2007 to 2008. Four years later, he ran for reelection and beat Marcia Joseph by a 146 vote margin.[6] In 2009, he told C-Ville Weekly he did not anticipate running for reelection to his Supervisor seat in 2011 but may do so.[5]
Boyd originally sought the chairmanship of the Board in 2009, but withdrew his name from consideration in the face of opposition.[7] Despite failing to become chair, Boyd has been described as the Board's "de-facto majority leader" in the press.[5]
Western bypass rebirth
Boyd played a central role during the June 8th, 2011 surprise vote to change Albemarle County's position on the western bypass.[8] The move was condemned in an unprecedented editorial in The Daily Progress, Charlottesville's conservative daily, stating that the actions were "disrespectful toward constituents and disdainful of best practices in public decision-making."[9] The editorial went on to state that Boyd's actions were "appalling", an "end run around the public," whether "the bypass is the best solution for the public or not, the manner in which this step was taken is contemptuous in the extreme" and amounted to an "act of contempt for the public" as well as for "best practices of public leadership."[9]
Boyd Northern Terminus Committee
On August 31, 2011, Boyd revealed he had hand-picked a 12 person committee which would provide him with input as VDOT designed the Northern terminus of the US-29 Bypass.[10]
2011 campaign
Boyd announced his intention to campaign for a third term on the board of supervisors in May 2011.[5][11]
Congressional run
In 2009, Boyd ran for the Republican Party nomination to challenge Democrat Tom Perriello in the upcoming election. Boyd struggled with garnering support from within the Tea Party, receiving poor ratings from local Tea Party organizations amid a crowded field.[12] He attracted attention for his assertion that the Department of Education should be abolished at the Federal level and instead be a state and locally run organization, adding that the Federal Government should stay out of education.[12] During his campaign, he received support from local colleagues from Albemarle County.[13] Ultimately, although winning Albemarle, he came in fourth place overall, as he was defeated by then State Senator Robert Hurt.[14]
References
- ^ http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=bos&relpage=3408
- ^ http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/index.php/Kenneth_C._Boyd
- ^ http://www.readthehook.com/90542/supes-surprise-boyd-seeks-4th-term
- ^ http://www.albemarlegop.org/
- ^ a b c d e Goldsmith, Will (May 17, 2010), "Ken Boyd Is a Man with a Plan", C-Ville Weekly, retrieved February 10, 2011
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Tubbs, Sean (November 6, 2007). "Mallek defeats Wyant; Boyd, Dorrier re-elected". Charlottesville Tomorrow. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
- ^ Spencer, Hawes (December 30, 2009). "Ken Boyd bows out of chair race". The Hook. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
- ^ Spencer, Hawes (14 June 2011). "Fast track: Western Bypass shifts into overdrive". The Hook. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- ^ a b Editors (14 June 2011). "Supervisors' actions show disrespect". The Daily Progress. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
{{cite news}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Richardson, Aaron (8/31/11). "Boyd-Chaired bypass committee". Daily Progress. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Johnson, Carter (12 May 2011). "Boyd to Seek Third Term as Albemarle County Supervisor". Charlottesville Newsplex. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- ^ a b Thibodeau, Denice (February 22, 2010). "5th District GOP hopeful Ken Boyd objects to Danville Tea Party rating". Danville Register & Bee. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
- ^ "Albemarle peers endorse Boyd for Republican nod". The Daily Progress. May 20, 2010. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
- ^ "State Sen. Robert Hurt Wins 5th District Republican Nomination". Charlottesville Newsplex. June 9, 2010. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
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