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Bruce Ayers

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Bruce Ayers
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 1st Norfolk district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 4, 1999
Preceded byMichael G. Bellotti
Member of the Quincy City Council for Ward 6
In office
January 6, 1992 – January 3, 2000
Personal details
Born (1962-04-17) April 17, 1962 (age 63)
Boston, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceQuincy, Massachusetts
Alma materQuincy College
Northeastern University
Harvard University
Boston College Small Business Development Program
OccupationSmall Business Owner
Politician

Bruce J. Ayers (born April 17, 1962, in Boston, Massachusetts[1]) is an American small business owner and politician who represents the 1st Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and is a former member of the Quincy, Massachusetts City Council (1992–2000).[2]

Education & Career

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Ayers graduated North Quincy High School, while taking college courses at Quincy College. After high school he entered Northeastern University and then the Harvard University Extension School. Ayers has also completed the Boston College Small Business Development Program.[3]

Ayers is a small business owner, and retrofits vehicles for the physically challenged with adaptive driving equipment. He has owned Ayers Handicap Conversion Center for over 35 years.

Ayers served on the Quincy Democratic City Committee from 1990 to 2000. In 1992 he was elected to the Quincy City Council for Ward 6. Ayers served in both positions until being elected to the 1st Norfolk State Representative district in 1999.[3]

Issues

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Ayers has been an advocate for the physically disabled in the state legislature. In 2016, he filed legislation to end illegal use of handicapped parking spots.[4]

In 2013 Ayers spoke to the need for additional laws to stop animal abuse following the highly publicized death of Puppy Doe". It involved a dog found dead and tortured in a park in Quincy, Massachusetts.[5]

Ayers hosts a regular television show called Legislative Update with Rep. Bruce Ayers on Quincy public access TV. There he talks with local political leaders and speaks about the initiatives and bills he has supported.[6]

Committee Assignments

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For the 2025-26 Session, Ayers sits on the following committees in the House:[7]

  • Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Education
  • Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
  • Joint Committee on Public Health
  • Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development

For the 2021-22 and 2023-24 Session, Ayer sat on the following committees in the House:

  • Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Financial Services
  • Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
  • Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
  • Joint Committee on Public Service

For the 2019-2020 Session, Ayers sat on the following committees in the House:

  • Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development
  • Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
  • Joint Committee on Financial Services
  • Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

For the 2017-18 Session, Ayers sat on the following committees in the House:

  • Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development
  • Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
  • Joint Committee on Export Development
  • Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

For the 2015-16 Session, Ayers sat on the following committees in the House:

  • House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling
  • Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
  • Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
  • Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development

For the 2013-14 Session, Ayers sat on the following committees in the House:

  • House Committee on Personnel and Administration
  • House Committee on Post Audit and Oversight
  • Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
  • Joint Committee on the Judiciary

For the 2011-12 Session, Ayers sat on the following committees in the House:

  • House Committee on Personnel and Administration
  • House Committee on Post Audit and Oversight
  • Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
  • Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

For the 2005-06 and 2009-10 Session, Ayers sat on the following committees in the House:

  • Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
  • Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
  • Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

For the 2007-08 Session, Ayers sat on the following committees in the House:

  • House Post Audit and Oversight
  • Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
  • Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

For the 2001-02 and 2003-04 Session, Ayers sat on the following committees in the House:

  • Joint Committee on Government Regulations
  • Joint Committee on Insurance
  • Joint Committee on Public Safety
  • Joint Rules

For the 1999-00 Session, Ayers sat on the following committees in the House:

  • Joint Committee on Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Joint Committee on Public Safety

Caucuses

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Ayers is a member of the following caucuses:

  • Co-chair, Legislative Parks Caucus[8]
  • Co-chair, National Guard Legislative Caucus[9]

Electoral history

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Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 1998 Democratic Primary [10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bruce J. Ayers 3,801 54.2
Democratic Lawrence F. Chretian 3,212 45.8
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 1998[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bruce J. Ayers 10.139 99.3
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2000[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bruce J. Ayers 13,122 97.4 −1.9
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2002[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bruce J. Ayers 10,117 99.3 +1.9
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2004 Democratic Primary[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bruce J. Ayers 3,801 77.5 +22.2
Democratic Paul J. Meoni 1,000 23.6
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2004[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bruce J. Ayers 12,681 77.5 −21.8
Republican Marco Sandonato 3,659
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2006[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bruce J. Ayers 10,926 98.9 +21.4
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2008[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bruce J. Ayers 14,352 98.8 −1.1
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2010[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bruce J. Ayers 11,119 98.9 +.01
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2012[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bruce J. Ayers 14,722 98.7 −.02
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2014[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bruce J. Ayers 9,820 98.6 −.01

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 2007–2008 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. ^ Massachusetts Legislature profile
  3. ^ a b "Representative Bruce J. Ayers".
  4. ^ "OUR OPINION: Raise the fine for abusing handicapped parking zones". The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  5. ^ State Representative Bruce J. Ayers D-MA speaking at the Puppy Doe Vigil , Quincy MA 2013, retrieved 2020-05-13
  6. ^ Legislative Update with Rep. Bruce Ayers D-MA and Congressman Stephen Lynch, retrieved 2020-05-13
  7. ^ "Representative Bruce J. Ayers". malegislature.gov. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  8. ^ admin (2022-12-08). "Legislative Parks Caucus Meets". Massachusetts Conservation Voters. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  9. ^ john_velis (2022-01-28). "Senator Velis, Representative Ayers to Chair National Guard Caucus, Hold Briefing for Legislative Colleagues". Senator John Velis. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Massachusetts Elections Division". PD43+ Candidate Profile: Bruce Ayers. Secretary of State William Galvin. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
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