John R. O'Neill

Biography

On November 8, 2016, John R. O’Neill was elected to the Garden Grove City Council. Born and raised in Garden Grove, his parents settled in Garden Grove during the City’s incorporation year of 1956.

Council Member O’Neill started his working career at the age of 13 in the hospitality industry in Anaheim. He developed a 39-year professional career in the electrical construction industry, excelling in several capacities, including company CEO. Mr. O'Neill is a State Licensed Electrical Contractor and CA State Certified Electrician, and is currently the President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Orange County, serving in both labor and management capacities since 1985.

His history of public service includes, Garden Grove Mayor Pro-Tem, Chairman & Director of the Orange County Fire Authority, Chairman of the Orange County Development Processing Review Committee, Chairman of the Garden Grove Planning Commission, Chairman of the Garden Grove Neighborhood Improvement and Conservation Commission, President of the Garden Grove Sanitary District, Alternate Director of the Orange County Sanitation District and member of the Orange County Water District Citizen’s Advisory Committee.

Council Member O’Neill has been married for 38 years, and has three adult children. He enjoys water skiing, camping, and spending time with his family.

Community Goal

To bring the community together by focusing on things that bind us together and not the things that divide us. Our neighbors and our neighborhoods are the backbone of our community and now is the time to focus on policy that brings in new resources so we can protect and preserve our neighborhoods.

Education

• Fullerton College
• Orange County Electrical Training Trust
• UCI University Extension
• National Training Institute at the University of Michigan

Regional Government/Committee Involvement

• Chairman, Orange County Fire Authority and Board Director
• Chairman, Orange County Development Processing Review Committee, District 1
• President, Garden Grove Sanitary District
• Chairman, Garden Grove Planning Commission
• Chairman, Garden Grove Neighborhood Improvement and Conservation Commission
• Vice Chairman, Garden Grove Successor Agency
• Orange County Water District Citizen's Advisory, Member
• Orange County Sanitation District Board, Alternate Director

Community Service

• Garden Grove H.O.P.E. Board Member
• Garden Grove ELKS Lodge 1952
• Garden Grove Rotary District 5320
• Women’s Civic Club of Garden Grove

Birthplace

Garden Grove, CA

Garden Grove Resident

Since 1965