Sandra O'Brien Biography
Senator Sandra O’Brien is currently serving her second term in the Ohio Senate, representing the people of Ashtabula and Trumbull counties and most of Geauga County. She previously served as Ashtabula County Auditor for three terms.
In her first term in the Ohio Senate, Senator O’Brien was instrumental in expanding and strengthening educational choice for Ohio’s families. She sponsored Senate Bill 11, which created universal EdChoice scholarships for our next generation, and she championed similar language in the state’s main operating budget. O’Brien also worked to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket through supporting reduced income taxes. She also advocated for tax cuts for certain non-profit and religious organizations, and she brought taxpayer dollars back to Ashtabula, Trumbull, and Geauga counties to support a frequently forgotten part of the state.
Senator O’Brien looks forward to reviewing and reforming property taxes for homeowners and continuing to streamline and enhance local government through her role as Chair of the Senate Local Government Committee.
Senator O'Brien received her bachelor’s degree in Education from Bowling Green State University and her master’s degree in Educational Administration from Edinboro University. A former teacher at both the elementary and collegiate level, she brings a wealth of experience in the educational field to the Senate.
Senator O'Brien and her husband reside on a small farm in Ashtabula County and are the proud parents of four children and five grandchildren.
Committees:
- Local Government, Chair
- Addiction and Community Revitalization
- Finance
- Government Oversight and Reform
- Ways and Means