Meet 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.
All that I learned growing up here has driven me to help others, to be an advocate, to improve our quality of life. That is why I want to be our next State Representative. I will wake up every morning 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 and reproductive rights and for transportation.
I will be ready to go on Day 1 - I will bring with me my immense energy and enthusiasm for our communities. I’ll bring with me my state, municipal and private sector experience and relationships. But most of all and most importantly, I will bring your voices with me to Boston.
EXPERIENCE
• Chief of Staff – BlueWave (2018-Present) [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 as well.
• Plymouth Asst. Town Manager ( 2001-2005)
• Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare – Contracting Consultant (2001)
• Plymouth Special Assistant to the Town Manager (1998-2000)
ELECTED
• Fairhaven Town Moderator (2008 – Present)
• Fairhaven School Committee member (1998-2004)
BOARDS
• Chair, Alltrust Credit Union Board of Directors (2023-Present, board member for over 10+ yrs.)
• Board Member, Coalition for Community Solar Access (2023-Present)
• Board Member (and past President), Solar Energy Business Association of New England
EDUCATION
• Master’s Degree – Public Administration – American University (1998)
• Bachelor’s Degree – Political Science – American University (1996)
• High School Diploma – Fairhaven High School (1992)