Anthony Rivera

Anthony Rivera

Public Works Commission

Anthony Rivera is a retiree of the San Francisco Fire Department, where he rose through the ranks to the position of Assistant Deputy Chief. In that role, he oversaw maintenance and management of the Department’s fleet, equipment, and properties. He also managed capital projects and served as liaison to other City departments. Including Public Works. Before rising to command staff, he was a decorated firefighter and served as Director with San Francisco Firefighters Local 798.

Commissioner Rivera previously served as Vice President of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. He serves and has served on multiple boards, including the San Francisco Fire Credit Union, the Archbishop Riordan High School alumni board, and the SF Olympic Club Foundation board. He also volunteers with the Lt. Vincent Perez Scholarship Fund, American Legion-Cathay Post #384, and the Salesian Boys and Girls Club.

Commissioner Rivera is a San Francisco native and attended City College of San Francisco and San Francisco State University. He served in the United States Navy on active duty and as a reserve, and ran his own construction firm as a general contractor.

Commissioner Rivera was appointed by Controller Greg Wagner and was confirmed by the Board of Supervisors in October 2026 to fill a vacancy on the Public Works Commission. His term will expire on July 2, 2028.