City of Salem
Councilor, Ward 7

MARCIA KELLEY

OCCUPATION: Non-profit advocate and freelance organizational support

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Small business owner, Travel Consultant, Membership Services Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, Law Library Assistant, Office Manager, Church Youth Worker, Public Relations, American Cancer Society. College Employment: Library Aide, Medicare claims representative, police records clerk

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Milwaukie High School (Oregon), diploma

Willamette University, B.A.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Director, Salem-Keizer Transit (Cherriots), 1989- Treasurer 1989-1995, Vice President 1995- Courthouse Square Subcommittee and Development Team 1997-2000; Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments Board 1994-2000, Mid-Willamette Area Commission on Transportation (ODOT) & Steering Committee 1997- Salem Futures Committee 1998- Morningside Neighborhood Association Board 1980-81, Chair 1981, Salem Mayors Task Force on Transportation 1978

Community Involvement: American Association of University Women: Vice President Program, Communications; YWCA Tribute to Women Committee 1987-96; Government Affairs Committee Chamber of Commerce; Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Junior Warden 1986-90; Diocese of Oregon Council 1992-94; Yes for Buses 1985-86, Chair Tax Base Campaign 1986, Yes for Buses Levy Campaign 1995; Kiwanis International 1998-(NE Salem and Capital Clubs)

Marcia Kelley - Leadership and Commitment

Volunteer for Switchboard for Help Crisis Call Center right after college graduation

Neighborhood Association Chair as a young business professional

Actively involved in formation of Salem-Keizer Transit

Development team member for Courthouse Square awarded various energy efficiency and green building honors

Advocated for expanded service hours for Cherriots which has resulted in a 46% increase in ridership

Small business owner for 10 years

We must all work to make Salem the safe, successful community we want it to be. We must have a balanced approach to our citizens needs. Seniors must feel secure in their homes and our kids need safe places to play and learn.

I offer my commitment to listen to all sides of an issue before making decisions that affect our city and its people. I will need your help and your opinions. I ask for your support and your vote.

VOTE Marcia Kelley for Council

Leadership and Commitment

(This information furnished by Marcia Kelley and is printed exactly as submitted.)