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Mark Sylvia

I grew up in our district and have raised my family here – the person I am, my life experiences,  my family, all of us, are a reflection of the generations of hard-working people that make up the 10th Bristol District. Our communities are strong and unwavering in our commitment to doing the right thing, supporting each other, embracing our diversity and making things better for everyone. 

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All that I learned growing up here has driven me to help others, to be an advocate, to improve our quality of life. Every morning I wake up focused on fighting for our district – for our schools, for our fishing and agriculture industries, for our small businesses, for our seniors, for our towns and our city, for clean energy and the environment, for access to quality healthcare, to protect our basic rights, and for transportation. 

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I am ready to go, with my immense energy and enthusiasm for our communities. I am guided by you, my constituents, and informed by my state, municipal, and private sector experience and the relationships I have built throughout my life. Ultimately, it is your voice that will be heard in Boston - I am honored to be delivering it on your behalf.

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experience

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  • Chief of Staff – BlueWave (2018 - 2024) [solar and battery storage developer/owner] 

  • Managing Director – BlueWave (2015 - 2018)  

  • Energy Undersecretary – Patrick Administration (2014 - 2015) 

  • Commissioner of Department of Energy Resources – Patrick Administration (2011 - 2014) 

  • Green Communities Director (First)  – Patrick Administration (2009-2011) 

  • Plymouth Town Manager (2005 - 2009) – served as Acting Mgr. twice 

  • Plymouth Asst. Town Manager ( 2001 - 2005) 

  • Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare – Contracting Consultant (2001) 

  • Plymouth Special Assistant to the Town Manager (1998 - 2000) 

ELECTED  

  • Massachusetts State Representative of the 10th Bristol District (2025 - Present)

  • Fairhaven Town Moderator (2008 – Present) 

  • Fairhaven School Committee member (1998 - 2004)

 BOARDS 

  • Chair, Alltrust Credit Union Board of Directors (2023 - 2024)

  • Board Member, Alltrust Credit Union Board of Directors (2010 - Present)

  • Board Member, Coalition for Community Solar Access (2023 - 2024) 

  • Board Member, Solar Energy Business Association of New England (2017 - 2024)

  • President, Solar Energy Business Association of New England (2017 - 2024) 

EDUCATION 

  • Master’s Degree – Public Administration – American University (1998) 

  • Bachelor’s Degree – Political Science – American University (1996) 

  • High School Diploma – Fairhaven High School (1992)

Contact

State House

24 Beacon St. 
Room 134
Boston, MA, 02133

Mark.Sylvia@mahouse.gov

Betty.DeBenedictis@mahouse.gov

617-722-2800 EXT. 7962

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