Former House Speaker Boyd Dies

Former Republican Speaker of the Idaho House Tom Boyd of Genesee died Monday at the age of 86. Described as a “peacemaker” and “consensus-builder” who was respected by members of both parties, Boyd represented Latah County for eight terms in the Idaho Legislature, from 1977-92. He spent the last six years as speaker — at the time, becoming just the fourth lawmaker since statehood to serve three terms in the House’s top leadership position. “I met a lot of good legislators during my time in Boise, but I only met a few great ones and Tom was one of those,” said Mike Mitchell, a Democrat who represented Lewiston and Nez Perce County for 18 years, including six terms in the Idaho Senate from 1971-82/ William L. Spence , Lewiston Tribune. More here .