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Shawn C. Dooley

Commissioner

Contact

Phone

(617) 979-1908

Online

shawn.c.dooley@mass.gov

Shawn Dooley was appointed as a Commissioner to the Civil Service Commission in 2022. 

Prior to joining the Commission, he served as the State Representative for the 9th Norfolk District representing the communities of Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, Plainville, Walpole, and Wrentham.  He was first elected to the House in a Special Election in January 2014 and was subsequently elected to four additional terms.  Dooley served on a wide variety of committees during his tenure including Ways and Means, Revenue, Election Laws, and Financial Services. 

Before being elected to state government, Dooley served as the Elected Town Clerk for the Town of Norfolk as well as the Chair of the School Committee. He also served on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the School Building Committee for the town as well.  In addition, he has served as an on-call firefighter/EMT for the Towns of Norfolk and Plainville for a period spanning 12 years. 

Dooley received his BA from Auburn University and his MPA from Anna Maria College.  He is currently a resident of Wrentham.

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