Who is Steve Kelly who wants to be governor

[question everything]

and, of course, is seeking donations?

Just got an "invite" in the mail with suggested donation, starting at $75!

Oooh, too steep for me, really.

[wellstone dem]

1. He's a state senator

big on education issues, I think he's a good guy. I wish he was our governor.

[goodhue]

2. His name is Kelley, not Kelly!

Senator Steve Kelley from state senate district 44.





http://www.senate.leg.state.mn.us/members/bios/sendis44.htm#header

district map . . .

http://www.gis.leg.mn/l2002/pdf/44.pdf



A Message From Steve

http://www.kelleyforminnesota.org/

A Message From Steve

I am running for governor because I want Minnesota to be even smarter, safer, healthier, and more prosperous.

I believe the current governor has lost sight of Minnesota values—our timeless beliefs that if you work hard you’ll have a chance at a better life; that every child deserves a great education; that when our neighbors are down, we help them to stand on their own; that people deserve to be looked in the face and told the truth.
Minnesota is not a divided state—we all hold these values.

The time for bitterness in government must be put aside in favor of effectiveness.

I will be accountable to you and work with you every day to make sure our kids have hope, our communities are safe, our families are healthy, and our economy thrives.

Join me, and together we will succeed.

http://www.kelleyforminnesota.org/

[question everything]

5. Thanks for all the info. Should be a better candidate than

Roger Moe.

Still cannot afford $75, at least not now. Maybe next year.

[goodhue]

3. Steve Kelley

http://www.kelleyforminnesota.org/about/bio.html

Steve Kelley
Steve grew up in Minnetonka along with six brothers and sisters. When Steve was a boy you could probably find him feeding the family’s two horses or climbing his favorite apple tree in the backyard. Steve’s father sold real estate and his mother raised seven children.

In high school Steve played basketball and baseball and enjoyed literature, writing, and social studies. He went on to Williams College in Massachusetts where he met his future wife, Sophie Bell. He didn’t know he wanted to be in public service until his junior year, “When I got the picture that lawyers knew where the levers were to change the system.” After graduating from Williams, Steve went on to Columbia Law School.

In 1983, Steve and Sophie settled in Hopkins, where Steve’s grandfather had been postmaster from 1922 to 1948. Steve and Sophie have two adult children, Paul and Eleanor.

Steve Kelley Today
Steve is a DFL state senator representing District 44—Hopkins, St. Louis Park, and Golden Valley. He is known as a legislator who will compromise to get things done for his constituents and the people of Minnesota, but never compromises his values.

[goodhue]

4. Why I Support Steve -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum

Why I Support Steve

“Steve Kelley has made a career of putting Minnesota families and children first, rather than special interest pledges and political game playing. Steve is a national leader on education and a champion for creating good jobs, affordable healthcare and strong communities. Steve Kelley will be a strong, visionary Governor for Minnesota, and I am proud to support him.”

Congresswoman Betty McCollum

http://www.kelleyforminnesota.org/about/support.html

[Minnesota Raindog]

6. Only one tiny reference to the DFL

And it's buried in his bio.