eVoter Profile of Democrat Robin Kelly Candidate 2010 Illinois General Election

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CANDIDATE:

ROBIN KELLY

CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF:

STATE TREASURER

NOVEMBER 2, 2010 ELECTION:

2010 ILLINOIS GENERAL ELECTION

CANDIDATE STATEMENT

Welcome to my page! As a 25-year public servant and as a candidate for State Treasurer I am dedicated to working hard to make a positive difference in the lives of Illinois citizens.

I first came to this state to attend Bradley University where I earned degrees in psychology and counseling. I then worked at a clinic in Peoria giving financial counseling to working families that were hit hard by a changing economy and a stifling labor conflict. From there I moved to Matteson, and served as Director of Community Affairs for the village.

In 2002, through a hard-fought campaign against a 10-year incumbent, I was elected to serve the south suburbs as State Representative for the 38th district. In the General Assembly I sponsored and co-sponsored numerous bills protecting victims of consumer fraud, supporting economic development, and improving mass transit.

While serving my third term as State Representative I was asked to join the Treasurer's Office as Chief of Staff. Since taking on the position I have used my experience to make the office more efficient and effective.

As State Treasurer, I will continue to devote time and energy to making the Treasurer’s Office a powerful resource for the people of Illinois—ensuring government transparency and accountability, wisely investing taxpayers’ money, providing resources that empower families to secure their economic future, and safeguarding Illinois’ tax dollars.

Party: Democratic

Website: http://www.robinfortreasurer.com/

INDIVIDUAL ENDORSEMENTS

Congressman Danny Davis

Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson

Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.

Secretary of State Jesse White

Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias

City of Chicago Recorder of Deeds Eugene Moore

City of Chicago Treasurer Stephanie Neely

State Senator James Clayborne

State Senator Jackie Collins