Ted O'Brien, Caucus Deputy Political Leader
17th District (Irondequoit)
Committees: Environment & Public Works, Ways & Means
Monroe County Legislator Ted O'Brien represents the 17th Legislative District, which covers the southern portion of the Town of Irondequoit. Ted was first appointed to the Monroe County Legislature in 2004, and then elected to a two year term in 2005 and reelected in 2007. He currently serves as the Ranking Minority Member of the Agenda/Charter Committee, and is a member of the Ways & Means Committee. Ted also serves as the liaison for the County Legislature to the Council of Governments and Caucus Deputy Political Leader.
A lifelong resident of Monroe County, Ted moved to Irondequoit in the mid 1980's. An alumnus of Webster's R.L. Thomas High School, Ted holds a bachelors degree from Union College, and his Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University. As a member of the Irondequoit Chamber of Commerce, he has remained committed to the economic vitality of the community. He has served as a member of the East Irondequoit Schools' Facilities Study Committee, and has chaired a citizens advisory group on planning and economic development. Ted also volunteers as a member of the Board of Directors of the Heritage Christian Services Foundation.
In addition to his legislative duties, Ted is a partner in the Rochester, New York law firm of Harris, Chesworth, O'Brien, Johnstone, Welch & Leone. Ted was admitted to practice in 1983, and represents a wide spectrum of business and individual clients.
Ted and his wife,
Sue Rinere O'Brien, live on Thurlow Avenue in Irondequoit with their two daughters, Brynne and Corinne.
Legislative Initiatives
Monroe County Id Theft Prevention Policy - Proposed Legislation, September 2008
Blocked by the President of the Legislature
Renewable Energy Purchasing - Proposed Legislation, June 2008
Blocked by the President of the Legislature
Renewable Energy Purchasing - Proposed Legislation, May 2008
Blocked by the President of the Legislature
Reinstating Sales Tax Free Week - Proposed Legislation, February 2008
Vote: Ways & Means Committee, 5 Yeas (D) - 6 Nays (R)
Protecting Suburban Sales Tax Credits - Proposed Legislation, November 2007
Blocked by President of the Legislature
Reinstating Sales Tax Free Weeks - Proposed Legislation, October 2007
Referred to Administration in Ways & Means, Died at end of 2006-2008 Cycle
Renewable Energy Purchasing - Proposed Legislation, October 2007
Referred to Administration in Environment & Public Works, Died at end of 2006-2008 Cycle
Student Sunshine Loan Act - Memorializing Resolution, September 2007
Supporting the Canandaigua VA - Memorializing Resolution, September 2007
Oversight of the LDCs - Proposed Legislation, August 2007
Vote: Agenda/Charter Committee, 2 Yeas (D) - 3 Nays (R)
Neighborhood Notification Policy - Proposed Legislation, July 2007
Blocked by President of the Legislature
Stopping the Intercept Litigation - Proposed Legislation, June 2007
Blocked by President of the Legislature
Clean Energy Act - Memorializing Resolution, April 2007
Mandatory Funding for Vets Healthcare - Memorializing Resolution, March 2007
Supporting ReNew New York - Memorializing Resolution, February 2007
College Tuition Tax Deduction - Memorializing Resolution, January 2007
Abolish the GRSA - Proposed Legislation, December 2006
Vote: Ways & Means Committee, 4 Yeas (D) - 6 Nays (R)
Health Screening for Newborns - Memorializing Resolution, November 2006
Saving Taxpayers Money Through E-Bidding - Proposed Legislation, August 2006
Vote: Ways & Means Committee, 4 Yeas (D) - 6 Nays (R)
Supporting Local Firefighters - Memorializing Resolution, August 2006
Restore VOCA Fund - Memorializing Resolution, May 2006
Reform "Safe Harbor" Provision - Memorializing Resolution, July 2005
Renew Primary Aggressor Law - Memorializing Resolution, April 2005
In the Press
Approve Grant Money: Intended to Retain, Recruit District Attorneys - D&C June 11, 2007
'Intercept' Option will End Up Costing Monroe Taxpayers More - D&C, June 20, 2007
Memo to Brooks: We Need Solutions - Messenger Posts, March 7, 2007
Fill Budget Gap but Also Overhaul County's Way of Doing Business - D&C, June 20, 2006
Sales Tax Deal Bad for All - Messenger Posts, 2006
Budget Fails to Make Case for Tax Hike - Messenger Posts, 2006
Rethink Way Road Patrols are Financed - Democrat & Chronicle, October 21, 2005
