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Meet your CSG Leaders Laura Kelly, the 48th governor of Kansas, will serve as The Council of State Governments national president in 2020. “It truly is an honor to serve as National President of The Council of State Governments,” Kelly said. “CSG offers outstanding opportunities for state officials nationwide. By working with and learning from others across the country, we are better positioned to create innovative strategies and chart a healthier path forward in Kansas.” Kelly served in the Kansas Senate for four terms — from 2005 to 2019 — representing the 18th district where she served as the Ranking Minority member of the Ways and Means Committee and as the Senate Assistant Minority Leader.
“I had the privilege of participating in the Henry Toll Fellowship Program through CSG.… ...[It] was a tremendous opportunity for personal growth and networking with state officials from diverse backgrounds. A decade later, I continue to draw on my experience as a Toll Fellow.” During her time in the Senate, Kelly advocated for fiscally responsible, balanced budgets that reflected Kansas community priorities including schools, health care, roads and public safety. “The priorities of my administration align with the values of the CSG as we work to pursue policy that advances the common good through bipartisanship and inclusivity.”
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KANSAS GOVERNOR LAURA KELLY
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Prior to her time in state government, Kelly worked in the health care field with an emphasis in mental health. She was also the long-time leader of the Kansas Recreation and Park Association. Laura and her husband live in Topeka and have been married for 37 years. They have two grown daughters, Kathleen and Molly.
KELLY WA S B O RN I N N EW YO RK CI TY. Kelly has two daughters, Kathleen and Molly. KEL LY I S TH E 4 8 TH G OVER N O R O F KA NS A S AND THE STATE’S TH I RD FEM AL E G OVERN O R. She has degrees in
psychology and therapeutic recreation.
