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Monday, May 12th, 2008

Washington Rep. Troy Kelley to kick off his campaign Tuesday

Posted by Joe Turner @ 08:59:33 am

Democrat Troy Kelley will be a target of the Republicans this time around because he won by only a slight margin in 2006, he's a freshman and the 28th District is still a swing district. (Sen. Mike Carrell is a Republican; Rep. Tami Green is a Democrat.)

Kelley says he lives in Tacoma, but I think he actually lives in University Place. But he's only 1 block on the UP side. The 28th includes Lakewood, DuPont, Steilacoom, Fircrest, UP and a little bit bit of Tacoma.

Here's what Kelley's campaign sent out while I was on vacation:

For Immediate Release
CONTACT: Ali Riveness, Campaign Manager – 800.831.8397

REPRESENTATIVE TROY KELLEY TO HOST CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF, MAY 13
State Representative Troy Kelley (D), who currently serves in the 28th legislative district (Pos. 1), will be hosting his 2008 re-election campaign kick-off at the Pierce County Environmental Building, located at 9850 64th Street West in University Place, on May 13, 2008 at 5:30 pm.

[More:]

In regard to the start of the campaign season, Rep. Kelley said, “I look forward to once again connecting with voters on the most pressing issues in our district.”

Kelley serves in the Army Reserves, owns a small business, teaches part-time at the Army JAG school, and is running for his second term in the Washington State Legislature.

In his first term, he pushed for pieces of legislation that will expand all day kindergarten, provide tax incentives for small businesses, and prevent sex-offenders from continuing to commit crimes.

He affirms that he will “continue to fight for a stronger economy and a safer community” in the next legislative session.

Kelley, 43, lives with his wife Diane and their two boys. To learn more about Rep. Kelley, visit www.troykelley.com or call his campaign office at (800)831-8397.

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