Charles R. Boutin
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Charles Boutin was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates
representing District 34A.
in 1999 to represent District 34A, which covers portions of Harford and Cecil Counties. In a district that elected three candidates, he won the seat left open by Nancy Jacobs
who ran for the Maryland State Senate
. He shared this victory along with Democrats Mary-Dulany James
and B. Daniel Riley
.
In 2002, the district was restructured to have only two representatives. All three candidates from the previous election ran, but only Boutin and Mary-Dulany James
came out as winners.
Boutin did not finish his term as he was appointed by Governor Bob Ehrlich in 2005 to become a member of the Maryland Public Service Commission
http://www.psc.state.md.us/psc/ (PSC), the utility regulatory agency for the state. Governor Ehrlich appointed Sheryl Davis Kohl
to replace Boutin as the Republican representative for District 34A.
Boutin held his position in the Public Service Commission until March 7, 2007 when, after allegations of exchanged e-mails with a suspected prostitute surfaced, he submitted his resignation. The PSC was highly criticized by Democratic Baltimore mayor Martin O'Malley
during the gubernatorial campaign for proposing an increase in electricity rates of more than 70%, making the PSC a hot issue. Many have stated that the problems with the electricity rates were out of the control of the PSC members and its chairman, Kenneth D. Schisler
, as the Washington Post noted:
Boutin has since returned to practicing law.
, the Catholic and Franciscan college in Loudonville, New York
in 1963 with a B.S. in economics. In 1970, he received his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law
.
In 1997, Boutin became a member of the Board of Education for Harford County and remained on the board until 1981. He served as president from 1979 until 1981. He was a member of the City Council for the City of Aberdeen from 1992 until 1994, when he was elected mayor for the City of Aberdeen. He was mayor until 1998, when he ran for the Maryland House of Delegates.
In addition to his legal and political work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the RipkenMuseum http://www.ripkenmuseum.com/ in Aberdeen, Maryland
, a position he has held since 1996. Boutin is also a member of the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce http://www.aberdeencc.com/.
His awards include the National Walmart award for Outstanding Leadership as a Small City Mayor, in 1997. He was also a finalist for the Outstanding Young Marylander by the Maryland Jaycees http://www.mdjaycees.org/new/ in 1979.
In the Maryland House of Delegates, Boutin served as Chief Deputy Minority Whip from 2003 until 2005. He was also a member of the Health and Government Operations Committee.
Maryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
representing District 34A.
Background
Charles Boutin was first elected to the Maryland House of DelegatesMaryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
in 1999 to represent District 34A, which covers portions of Harford and Cecil Counties. In a district that elected three candidates, he won the seat left open by Nancy Jacobs
Nancy Jacobs
Nancy Jacobs is a Maryland State Senator representing District 34.-Background:Nancy Jacobs was first elected to the Maryland State Senate in 1999 to represent District 34, which covers portions of Harford and Cecil County, Maryland. In 1998, she won the seat vacated by fellow Republican David R....
who ran for the Maryland State Senate
Maryland State Senate
The Maryland Senate, sometimes referred to as the Maryland State Senate, is the upper house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland...
. He shared this victory along with Democrats Mary-Dulany James
Mary-Dulany James
Mary-Dulany James is an American politician who represents district 34A in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Delegate James was born in Baltimore, Maryland. James grew up and still lives on her family's farm in Harford County. She attended Havre de Grace High School and then traveled...
and B. Daniel Riley
B. Daniel Riley
B. Daniel Riley is an American politician who represents district 34A in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Born in London, England, he was a Harford County social studies teacher from 1978 until 2006.-Education:...
.
In 2002, the district was restructured to have only two representatives. All three candidates from the previous election ran, but only Boutin and Mary-Dulany James
Mary-Dulany James
Mary-Dulany James is an American politician who represents district 34A in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Delegate James was born in Baltimore, Maryland. James grew up and still lives on her family's farm in Harford County. She attended Havre de Grace High School and then traveled...
came out as winners.
Boutin did not finish his term as he was appointed by Governor Bob Ehrlich in 2005 to become a member of the Maryland Public Service Commission
Maryland Public Service Commission
The Maryland Public Service Commission is an independent administrative agency within the state government which regulates public utilities and certain taxi cab and other passenger services in Maryland...
http://www.psc.state.md.us/psc/ (PSC), the utility regulatory agency for the state. Governor Ehrlich appointed Sheryl Davis Kohl
Sheryl Davis Kohl
Sheryl Davis Kohl is an American politician who represented district 34A in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Delegate Kohl was appointed by Republican Governor Robert Ehrlich to the Maryland House of Delegates in July 2005 to replace Charles R...
to replace Boutin as the Republican representative for District 34A.
Boutin held his position in the Public Service Commission until March 7, 2007 when, after allegations of exchanged e-mails with a suspected prostitute surfaced, he submitted his resignation. The PSC was highly criticized by Democratic Baltimore mayor Martin O'Malley
Martin O'Malley
Martin Joseph O'Malley is an American Democratic politician who is currently serving as the 61st Governor of Maryland. Previously, he served as the mayor of Baltimore from 1999 to 2007. He is currently the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association.-Early life, education and career:O'Malley...
during the gubernatorial campaign for proposing an increase in electricity rates of more than 70%, making the PSC a hot issue. Many have stated that the problems with the electricity rates were out of the control of the PSC members and its chairman, Kenneth D. Schisler
Kenneth D. Schisler
Kenneth D. Schisler is a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates and former chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission.-Background:...
, as the Washington Post noted:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/29/AR2007012900970.html
"Republicans said Schisler had been turned into a scapegoat for a situation that was largely out of his control. They argue that a failed effort at deregulating the electricity industryMaryland Electric DeregulationMaryland Electric Deregulation is the result of a bill passed in 1999 by the Maryland General Assembly. This bill changed the entire face of the Maryland utility industry.The past several years have seen a flurry of changes in the energy industry in Maryland...
by the heavily Democratic legislature was responsible for the rate increases of recent years."
Boutin has since returned to practicing law.
Education
Boutin graduated from Siena CollegeSiena College
Siena College is an independent Roman Catholic liberal arts college in Loudonville, in the town of Colonie, New York, United States. Siena is a four-year, coeducational, independent college in the Franciscan tradition, founded by the Franciscan Friars in 1937. It has 3,000 full-time students and...
, the Catholic and Franciscan college in Loudonville, New York
Loudonville, New York
Loudonville is a hamlet in the town of Colonie, in Albany County, New York, United States. Loudonville was a census-designated place in the 1970, 1980, and 1990 US Census, but ceased to be in the 2000 Census.The area is not precisely defined...
in 1963 with a B.S. in economics. In 1970, he received his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law
University of Baltimore School of Law
University of Baltimore School of Law, or UB Law, is one of the three colleges that make up the University of Baltimore, which is part of the University System of Maryland. UB Law is one of only two law schools in the state of Maryland, the other law school being the University of Maryland School...
.
Career
Boutine was admitted to Maryland Bar http://www.msba.org/ in 1972 and has since practiced as an attorney. He is a member of the Maryland State and Harford County Bar Associations.In 1997, Boutin became a member of the Board of Education for Harford County and remained on the board until 1981. He served as president from 1979 until 1981. He was a member of the City Council for the City of Aberdeen from 1992 until 1994, when he was elected mayor for the City of Aberdeen. He was mayor until 1998, when he ran for the Maryland House of Delegates.
In addition to his legal and political work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the RipkenMuseum http://www.ripkenmuseum.com/ in Aberdeen, Maryland
Aberdeen, Maryland
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,842 people, 5,475 households, and 3,712 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,166.2 people per square mile . There were 5,894 housing units at an average density of 922.4 per square mile...
, a position he has held since 1996. Boutin is also a member of the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce http://www.aberdeencc.com/.
His awards include the National Walmart award for Outstanding Leadership as a Small City Mayor, in 1997. He was also a finalist for the Outstanding Young Marylander by the Maryland Jaycees http://www.mdjaycees.org/new/ in 1979.
In the Maryland House of Delegates, Boutin served as Chief Deputy Minority Whip from 2003 until 2005. He was also a member of the Health and Government Operations Committee.
Legislative notes
- voted for slots in 2005 (HB1361)http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/votes/house/0152.htm
Election results
- 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 34A - Cecil & Harford County
-
- Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Charles R. Boutin, Rep. 11,182 34.8% Won Mary Dulany James, Dem. 10,947 34.1% Won B. Daniel Riley B. Daniel RileyB. Daniel Riley is an American politician who represents district 34A in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Born in London, England, he was a Harford County social studies teacher from 1978 until 2006.-Education:...
, Dem.9,957 31.0% Lost Write-Ins 59 0.2% Lost
- Voters to choose two:
- 1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 36 - Harford County
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Mary Dulany James, Dem. 18,357 18% Won Charles R. Boutin, Rep. 17,844 18% Won B. Daniel Riley B. Daniel RileyB. Daniel Riley is an American politician who represents district 34A in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Born in London, England, he was a Harford County social studies teacher from 1978 until 2006.-Education:...
, Dem.17,798 18% Won Robert E. Shaffner, Rep. 16,236 1% Lost Robin Walter, Dem. 15,370 15% Lost Michael Griffin, Rep. 15,207 15% Lost
- Voters to choose three:
External links
- http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/former/html/msa02766.html