Commissioners Biographies

The executive authority of Norfolk County is vested in the County Commissioners who are popularly elected by its residents. As such they are more responsive to individual needs and the trend of opinion within the County. The three Commissioners are elected for a four-year term with only one permitted from any one city or town.

John M. Gillis of Quincy Serving fifth term as County Commissioner Graduate of Northeastern University Graduate of Bentley College Former City Clerk of the City of Quincy U.S. Marine Corps Veteran WWII	Peter H. Collins of Milton Serving fourth term as County Commissioner Graduate of University of Mass at Amherst Graduate of Suffolk University Law School Practicing Attorney specializing in Worker's Compensation	Francis W. O'Brien, Chairman, of Dedham Serving third term as County Commissioner Three sport athlete at Dedham High School Community activist, serving on many committees and organizations, including the Board of Selectman (six years as Chairman). Veteran, US Navy.