A retired Navy Seal officer, County Commissioner Anthony O'Brien, Sr. is honored to represent 500,000 residents in 27 towns in one of Massachusetts' oldest & largest counties.
     Questions or suggestions for Commissioner O'Brien:
Office: (508) 830-9100  Cell phone:  (508) 868-2547 AnthonyOBrien@PlymouthCountyMass.US
Mail:  P.O. Box 4012, Plymouth MA 02361
     County web site: www.PlymouthCountyMass.us
     Campaign donations: "O'Brien Committee" (attn:  Treasurer Mrs. Maureen Campbell).
     Also known as:  "Tony O'Brien"
     A retired Navy Seal Lieutenant Commander, he thanks  Staci and their wonderful families & friends for their terrific support. He is grateful for the dedication & professionalism of his County staff & employees.
     Navy Seals are also known as "Frogmen" thanks to their forefathers, the UDT (Underwater Demolition Teams) of WWII & Korean War. "SEAL" is an acronym for their capabilities on SEa, Air & Land. Seals are experts in parachuting, diving, shooting, fighting & fitness. Commander O'Brien is also an instructor in mountaineering, rock climbing & skiing.
     Anthony is a proud graduate of Cardinal Spellman High in Brockton where he was selected to the National Honor Society & participated in theater & athletics. In Oct, he was inducted to their Drama Hall of Fame - very honored & grateful! Go Cardinals!
     Special thanks to newspapers & radio stations for critical support publicizing hundreds of stories (also on their websites) about County issues & meetings helping us keep the public & our neighbors fully informed.  Commissioner O'Brien hosts local TV show "County Update" discussing county issues, appears in local TV & radio interviews, speaks to groups, and authors newspaper articles about county issues for max info for our citizens.
     Thank you local newspapers for Anthony's recent Letters to the Editor, recent highlights include:
Urging Occupy to focus on Occupy Congress & Elections:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/opinions/letters/x1569720354/LETTER-Occupy-elections#axzz1i8BzwgWr
Memorial service for Barnstable's Navy Seal Kevin Houston:
http://www.barnstablepatriot.com/home2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26992&Itemid=45
Asking for support for bill protecting veterans' graves:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/opinions/letters/x1684325569/LETTER-Support-bill-to-protect-veterans-graves#axzz1UO5DPgpQ
Call to remember Memorial Day:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/opinions/letters/x157800284/LETTER-Freedom-isn-t-free#axzz1Naz5L2oJ
Military teamwork key to Pakistan mission:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/opinions/letters/x242752467/LETTER-Military-is-a-team#axzz1Lzz0erM0
Speaking out against policies favoring criminals:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/opinions/letters/x703877261/LETTER-Err-on-side-of-safety
Veterans Day reminder:
http://www.enterprisenews.com/opinions/letters_to_the_editor/x579844174/Letters-to-the-editor-for-Nov-10
Speaking out against minimum security for violent criminal:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/opinions/letters/x644565030/LETTER-More-rights-than-they-deserve
Speaking out against unrealistic reports of end of recession: 
http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/opinions/letters/x244485075/LETTER-Recession-not-over
     Thank you local newspapers for recent articles featuring Anthony in his many efforts & causes, including: 
Jingle Bell Run/Enterprise newspaper Helping Hands Fund fundraiser helping so many in Brockton, AJ's first run:
http://www.enterprisenews.com/photos/x1560337260/Jingle-Bell-Run?foto=29
Navy SEAL Admiral McRaven selected Runner Up for Time Magazine Person of the Year, Anthony served with Bill during Gulf War, Congrats Bill & his Seals!
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2101745_2102133_2102330-1,00.html
Veterans Day Parade in Rockland, Master of Ceremonies:
http://www.patriotledger.com/answerbook/abington/x251091046/Rockland-to-host-annual-Tri-Town-parade-on-Friday
Speaker at Hanson Senior Center Veterans Day event:
http://southshorexpress.com/whitman-hanson/8949-region-honors-those-who-served-in-veterans-day-events.html
Anthony Jr.'s birth announcement:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/celebrations/x574910702/Welcome-Anthony-OBrien-Jr#axzz1dHJrBW87
Anthony's Brockton Charity Guild Food Pantry fundraiser:
http://thecharityguild.org/events/harvestgala.php
Navy Seal Foundation fundraiser in Plymouth:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/features/x985870058/PHOTO-GALLERY-Frogs-for-Freedom#axzz1ZHONSPRh
9-11 ceremony at Plymouth Rock Park:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/topstories/x848571084/TEN-YEARS-LATER-Plymouth-remembers#axzz1ZHONSPRh
Jeffrey Coombs 9-11 Abington road race:
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wickedlocal.com%2Fabington%2Ffeatures%2Fx155119498%2FA-running-tradition-in-Abington%23axzz1YoKOTGeN&h=QAQBDn60pAQCMLE4miQ7WQQtwBpvMfkEwvasXbj8_hdERxA
9-11 Flagpole dedication, No. River Church, Pembroke:
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wickedlocal.com%2Fpembroke%2Fnewsnow%2Fx848576122%2FFlag-Pole-Dedication-in-Pembroke%23axzz1YS97Ap00&h=fAQCoCXxSAQBNLk9sl59ovUtcfMLB8xvLffW2TSCuwwBdnQ
Dedicating our Register of Deeds Remembrance Garden:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/business/x1688630330/REGISTRY-OF-DEEDS-Remembrance-Garden#axzz1XqcfpxrM
Old Home Day road race in Carver for schools' athletics:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/carver/topstories/x782937955/2011-Cranberry-Road-Race-double-the-participants#axzz1UO5DPgpQ
Speaker at Memorial Day event at Whitman school:
http://southshorexpress.com/whitman-hanson/8425-duval-students-honor-veterans.html
Commissioner O'Brien switches party affiliation:
http://www.959watd.com/news.php?Plymouth-County-Commissioner-switches-party-affiliation-4860
Swear-in ceremony for Sheriff & Deputies in Plymouth:
http://southshorexpress.com/pembroke/7615-plymouth-county-sheriff-takes-oath-of-office.html
Oath of office for County commissioner in Plymouth:
http://southshorexpress.com/pembroke/7555-new-plymouth-county-commissioner-takes-oath-of-office.html
Brockton's Jingle Run fundraiser for Helping Hands Fund:
http://www.enterprisenews.com/breaking/x916034119/Jingle-Bell-Run-a-big-success-for-a-good-cause?img=7
Veterans Day Parade in Abington:
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x1615400383/Tri-Town-Veterans-Day-Parade-draws-a-great-turnout
Commissioner's call to abolish county government:
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view.bg?articleid=1282742&format=comments&cnum=4
Memorial Day event at Whitman Elementary School:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/whitman/news/x644095929/Annual-Memorial-Day-tribute-held-Friday-at-Duval-Elementary-School-in-Whitman
Brockton's Send-off for local troops deploying overseas:
http://www.enterprisenews.com/photos/x1650247544/Brockton-sendoff-for-the-troops-of-the-379th-Engineer-Company?photo=22&set=0&page=0#ph22
Citizen of the Year award for Whitman's Quent Yanuss, an incredible 91 year old volunteer, nominated by Anthony:
http://whitmanhansonexpress.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3454:coy-a-man-who-lives-by-marine-corps-motto&catid=905:whitman-hanson-news&Itemid=70
Whitman's Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony:
http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/x29008487/Whitman-to-mark-Pearl-Harbor-Day-on-Sunday
Veterans Day assembly at Brockton High School:
http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/education/x1659498465/Brockton-High-honors-nation-s-veterans
Fundraiser for Brockton's Charity Guild Food Pantry:
http://www.enterprisenews.com/lifestyle/x1692324268/Mother-and-son-take-title-at-Dancing-with-the-Champions-charity-event-in-Brockton
     He created the first website for his county office posting public meeting notices, increased media before & after meetings, and initiated "Office Hours" to discuss issues with residents - all to improve info to the public - as well as increased interaction with state & town officials to improve services & communication, balance budgets, and increase regional purchasing and services and revenue-generating for savings for towns and taxpayers. He also posts updates on county meetings, services & issues on his Facebook page (Anthony O'Brien Navy Seal), please join it. 
     He helped his offices & boards obtain several grants and was recognized for helping his charities & scholarship programs raise over $100,000 in the past year.
     He is a regular guest on local radio shows for politics & military issues. He is pictured below with Capt. Phillips of the US ship MV Alabama who was captured by Somali pirates & rescued by Navy Seals. Rich was Guest of Honor at Sea Services Ball in Boston.
     Commissioner O'Brien is asked to speak with government & business groups on his "County Update" about County services & issues and about the Navy Seals. Contact him directly to arrange his appearance. 
     Commissioner O'Brien's civic leadership positions incl.:
- County Commissioner
- General Board, Mayflower Municipal Health Group
- Chairman, Human Rights Committee, Department of Developmental Services
- Board of Trustees, County 4H Cooperative Extension (in conjunction with UMass & USDA) 
- Chairman, County Correctional Facility Corporation
- County Farm Citizens Advisory Committee
- County Charter Study Commission
- Area Selectmen Regionalization Group
- Old Colony Crossroads Collaborative 
- Local Board, Emergency Food & Shelter Program (United Way of Greater Plymouth County)
Other civic experience: Community Schools Advisory Board; Community Police Leadership Council; Neighborhood Crime Watch; Secretary of the Navy Retiree Council. 
     His community service leadership positions incl:
- Executive Administrator, Youth Patriotic & Leadership Foundation, Inc. Boston
- Board of Directors, Charity Guild Food Pantry, Inc.
- Board of Trustees, VFW District
- Board of Directors, Whitman VFW Post, Inc.
- Commander, Italian-American Veterans Post Brockton
- Stonehill College Alumni Council
- Tri-town Parade Committee
- Post-Prom Party Committee
- Board of Trustees, VFW Cooties South Shore
- Chairman, VFW Whitman Scholarship Committee
- Chairman, VFW District Buppy Poppy Committee
- Chairman, VFW District Teacher Awards Committee
      He has been blessed to be one member of many great teams & staffs that helped him achieve decades of experience as an executive and staff officer managing hundreds of personnel & multi-million dollar facilities & budgets.
     Congratulations & thank you to Author Elizabeth Kilbride for her latest book on her trip to Iraq that Anthony provided security for. For a copy of her book, see her Facebook page.  
     Mr. O'Brien's photo in uniform does not represent an endorsement by the US Department of Defense.
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