Anthony always knew he wanted to come back home after college and returned to our community in 2013. In 2018, Anthony was appointed by Florida’s governor to represent Port St. Lucie residents on the St. Lucie County Commission. As a county commissioner, Anthony chaired the Public Safety Coordinating Council and represented the county on many boards, including the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, Career Source Research Coast, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, and Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments. He has also been a strong advocate for reducing taxes and bringing economic development to our community.
Professionally, Anthony is the owner of The Good Help Group, LLC, which provides marketing and consulting services. He is the national sales director for Global Ed, which provides credentialing and professional development services globally for districts, dioceses, schools, and educators. Finally, Anthony is a licensed Real Estate Agent.
Anthony enjoys giving back to those organizations that helped form him into the man he is today. Since 2015, he has been an active Rotarian and is a former secretary and public image chair. He serves as the Vice-Chairman of the St. Lucie County Education Foundation, is a Board Member and former “Big Brother” with Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties, and is a 4th Degree Member and former Financial Secretary of the Knights of Columbus. He is a regular judge and awards presenter for the “Young Floridian” program, interviews prospective students for Georgetown University who are local to our area, and judges scholarships for the education foundation.
Anthony worships at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, the community where he received his sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. An active parishioner, Anthony serves on the Parish Council and has served as a religious education (CCD) teacher. He lives in the Tulip Park neighborhood with his wife Tara, their daughter Aubrey, their son Anthony Jr. and their cat Kaos.
As a Port St. Lucie Councilman, Anthony serves on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the St. Lucie County Homelessness Task Force, the Port St. Lucie Opioid Task Force, and the Port St. Lucie Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Anthony describes the greatest joy of public service as helping seniors, veterans, small businesses, and taxpayers cut through government red tape. He prides himself on accessibility and citizens are encouraged to reach out via phone, text, email, or visit www.councilmanbonna.com* if he can be helpful in any way.
*Disclaimer: Councilman Bonna's Facebook page and website councilmanbonna.com are run by Anthony Bonna and not the City of Port St. Lucie.