top of page
PD FB Cover.png

MEET MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL

Shaunna is a Taunton native proudly raising her family in her hometown.  She has been married to her husband, Ted, for 24 years, and their greatest joy is raising their two children, Ashton and Riley.  The family is honored and proud their daughter Ashton is attending West Point Military Academy. 

Nothing has ever been handed to Shaunna.  Her parents divorced at an early age.  Her family ended up on housing assistance to make ends meet.  Shaunna worked two jobs to earn enough money to put herself through college. Upon graduation from college, O’Connell immediately became self-employed as a professional freelance court reporter and worked in many different areas of the legal system for 15 years. 

shaunnaoconnell.jpg
shaunnaoconnell2-1024x684.jpg

MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL ACHIEVING TAUNTON'S FIRSTS

AA + Bond Rating from S&P

ACFR Finance Award

Public Safety Complex

Capital Improvement Program

Workplace Safety Program

NAPA Paving Award   DPW

City-Wide Donation Accounts

Solar Array Project

HDIP Zone for Economic Development

Asset Management Program

Blighted Property Task Force

Marketable Property Program

Consolidated Financial Policies

Internal Audit Program

Energy Program

Landfill Solar Array​

Capital Project Stabilization Fund

Grant Matching Fund Finance

Helping Hand Program

Free Senior Trash Bag Program

Free Waste Disposal Days

Internship Scholarship Program

CFO  Position

Director of Procurement

Mural Program

Substance Use Prevention Plan

Animal Shelter Expansion

Operational Gaming Facility

Community EMS program

Competitive Banking System

Safety Manager

& More!

A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL

tauntoncityhall-1024x765.jpg

I am deeply honored to take the oath to faithfully serve as your Mayor. I first want to thank my loving, patient, and understanding family. Ted, Ashton, Riley, and my whole family always stand by my side and are always there to support me. Their love lifts me up, and I am truly blessed.

 

Thank you to the wonderful people of Taunton. Today we commence on a new beginning for our beloved city. We are taking this journey together because we see possibilities, not obstacles.
 

2025 State of the City Address

FOLLOW MAYOR O'CONNELL ON SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
Subscribe

Recieve Updates From The Mayor

By joining the mayor's email list, you'll be among the first to hear news from Mayor Shaunna O'Connell!

Thanks for submitting!

bottom of page