Representative  Kurt Kelly

District 24
Republican

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• View Original Rep. Kurt Kelly, R-Ocala, offers positive debate as the House brought their version of the state budget to the floor April 19, 2010.
• View Original Rep. Kurt Kelly, R-Ocala, offers positive debate as the House brought their version of the state budget to the floor April 19, 2010.
• View Original Rep. Stephen L. "Steve" Precourt, R-Orlando, offers debate during consideration of a measure on the House floor, April 21, 2009.
• View Original Rep. Kurt Kelly, R-Ocala, seeks the support of his colleagues for a measure considered on the House floor April 29, 2009, in Tallahassee, Florida. Right is Rep. Ron Schultz, R-Homosassa.
• View Original Rep. Kurt Kelly, R-Ocala, gestures while offering debate of a measure considered on the House floor April 29, 2009, in Tallahassee, Florida.

Member Information

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Ocala

Occupation:  Business Owner

Spouse:  Sally Banker

Child(ren):  Kala, Keenan

Education:  University of South Florida, M.S., Education; Florida State University, B.S., Social Sciences; Central Florida Community College; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Graduate Studies

Born:  Ocala, FL

Religious Affiliation:  Christian

Recreational Interest:  guitar, reading, singing

Committee Membership

Health Care Services Policy Committee     Vice Chair

Economic Development Policy Committee

Finance & Tax Council

Health & Family Services Policy Council

State Universities & Private Colleges Appropriations Committee

Legislative Service

Elected to the House June 26, 2007, reelected subsequently

Digital Divide, Chairman 2007-2008

Vision Caucus, Chairman

Florida House of Representatives, Legislative Aide

Florida Legislature, interned with the Florida House

Other Public Service

Marion County School Board, appointed by Governor Jeb Bush in 2001, reelected in 2002 and 2006

Affiliations

Child Evangelism Fellowship, Board Member

Children’s Alliance, Board Member

Education/Workforce Committee, organizer for Emerging Leaders of Ocala (young professionals)

Metropolitan Rotary Club, Member

National Rifle Association

Ocala Kiwanis, Member

Success by Six, Board Member

Marion County Chamber of Commerce, past Chair

Marion County Economic Development Corp., former Member

Ocala Symphony Orchestra, past Board Member

Veteran’s Park Advisory Board, past Member