Boyle Workman

Boyle Workman
Member of the Los Angeles City Council
In office 1919–1927
Preceded by	none
Personal details
Born	September 20, 1868 Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California
Died	December 25, 1942
Spouse(s)	Frances Widney Workman
Residence	Los Angeles, California
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.

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 and was chosen president of that body. 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.

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