Friends of the Brentwood Library Honor Commissioner Anne Dunn with Inaugural Friend of the Year Award

Brentwood City Commissioner Anne Dunn 

The Friends of the Brentwood Library (FOBL) is proud to announce that Brentwood City Commissioner Anne Dunn is the first-ever recipient of its Friend of the Year award.

Dunn’s dedication to the City of Brentwood and its library is longstanding. Since 1990, she has served with distinction on the Brentwood City Commission, and in 1997, she made history as the first woman elected Mayor of Brentwood—a role to which she was re-elected in 2003. Her trailblazing spirit has not only helped shape the direction of the city but has inspired many others along the way. Throughout the years, Dunn has been a dedicated FOBL member and a staunch advocate for public libraries.

“We are proud to shine a spotlight on Anne Dunn, whose steadfast civic leadership has made an incredible difference over the years,” said FOBL President Tricia Allison. “Because of her unwavering support and advocacy, more people know about FOBL and its vast team of volunteers and events. This awareness helps FOBL continue to raise funds that go toward enhancing our library as a hub for learning, creativity, and connection.”

Brentwood City Commissioner Anne Dunn speaking to the Friends of the Brentwood Library membership on May 29, 2025, after receiving the Friend of the Year Award.

During FOBL’s general membership meeting last week, Dunn offered a few gracious remarks about her Friend of the Year recognition.

“It is such an honor to be recognized by the FOBL, a group that values libraries as much as I do. I respect so much their tireless commitment to making the Brentwood library a welcoming, well-stocked, and informative center of information,” said Dunn.

Beyond her library advocacy, Dunn’s civic leadership also includes serving on the Brentwood Historic Commission, which preserves the stories and landmarks that make our city unique. She has also contributed her insights and vision as a member of the Brentwood Planning Commission, the Brentwood International Board, and the County Urban Growth Committee.

For more information about the Friends of the Brentwood Library and how to get involved, visit https://www.fobltn.org/.

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