Jim Boyd
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| Jim Boyd | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 68 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 16, 2010 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Florida State University (1978) | |
| Associate's | Manatee Community College (1976) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 22, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Bradenton, Florida | |
| Profession | Insurance/Real Estate | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
Contents |
Boyd is CEO and co-owner of Boyd Insurance and Investment Services, and president of The Boyd Group. He is also a licensed real estate broker and an Accredited Advisor of Insurance (AAI). He has participated in a variety of community organizations, including the Bradenton Downtown Development Authority, the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, the Manatee Hospital Board of Governors, and served as a volunteer fighter/EMT for the North River Fire District. Boyd received his bachelor's degree from Florida State University.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Boyd has been appointed to these committees:
- Economic Affairs
- Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Quality
- Subcommittee on Insurance and Banking
Elections
2010
Boyd did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. He defeated Dave "Watchdog" Miner (NPA) in the November 2 general election.[1]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 68 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jim Boyd (R)
| 26,071 | 62.02% | ||
| Dave "Watchdog" Miner (NPA) | 15,965 | 37.98% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Boyd raised $170,600 in contributions. [2]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Boyd, James E | $10,000 |
| Florida Republican Party | $5,123 |
| Boyd, James | $2,500 |
| Florida Institute Of Cpas | $2,000 |
| Florida Association Of Insurance Agents | $2,000 |
Personal
Boyd and his spouse Sandy have two children.
External links
- Jim Boyd House site
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Jim Boyd on Facebook
- Jim Boyd on Twitter
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