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Welcome to my website!
Submitted by Chris Kelly on 7 October 2009 - 9:14am
Today I'm proud to launch the new www.Kelly2010.com, the online hub for my campaign to fix California's broken government as your next Attorney General.
The new www.Kelly2010.com is a one-stop shop to learn about my platform, read my blog, check out new photos and videos, sign up to volunteer, and much more.
California is in desperate need of new ideas and new leadership. The new www.Kelly2010.com will be an important part of my campaign to convince California voters that now is the time for change.
Thank you for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy my new website!
Chris Discusses Constitutional Reform, Prisons on CNN Local
Submitted by perry on 29 September 2009 - 10:23am
Chris recently appeared on CNN Local Edition, where he talked with Brad Pomerance about a number of interesting issues.
Chris on Constitutional Reform:
Chris on Prisons:
On Prop 8
Submitted by Chris Kelly on 21 August 2009 - 2:01pm
Discrimination, in any form, at any time, is just plain wrong. All Californians -- including gays and lesbians -- should have the same right to marry. It's an issue of equality and fundamental fairness.
As California's next Attorney General, my job will be to enforce the laws of our great state -- even the laws I disagree with. Prop 8 is one I'd like to see off the books when I take office.
Article I, Section 7.5 of our state's constitution now reads: "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California." This discrimination was inscribed into California's constitution through the passage of Proposition 8 in November of 2008.
Discrimination, in any form, at any time, is just plain wrong. All Californians -- including gays and lesbians -- should have the same right to marry. It's an issue of equality and fundamental fairness.
There's some discussion as to whether we should take it to the ballot in 2010, or wait until the general election year 2012. While I'd like to see this law off the books as soon as possible, I'll fully support the effort whatever year the LGBT community decides gives us the best chance of victory.
As Attorney General, I'll be responsible to enforce all of our laws -- but this is one law that I hope we'll overturn, and quickly. All of us need to speak out and work together to get that done.
Chris receives endorsement from largest prosecutors union in the country
Submitted by Dana Bykowski on 3 August 2009 - 9:02am
Palo Alto, CA -- California Attorney General Candidate Chris Kelly and the largest prosecutors union in the country, the Association of Deputy District Attorneys (ADDA) of Los Angeles County, announced that the ADDA has endorsed Kelly's candidacy for Attorney General.
"I am very honored to accept the endorsement of the Association of Deputy District Attorneys. Their hard work in making the streets of Los Angeles safer is an inspiration for me as I begin my campaign for Attorney General to assure that we protect California's citizens and remake our broken state government."
The ADDA represents the interests of over 1,000 Deputy District Attorneys employed by the District Attorney of the County of Los Angeles.
Steve Ipsen, President of the Association of Deputy District Attorneys, said that "Chris Kelly's devotion to fighting crime and building a better California make us proud to endorse his candidacy for Attorney General. As the largest prosecutors union in California and the country, we are on the front lines pursuing justice for victims and protecting the Los Angeles community. Chris shares our values and will be a great leader for the state as Attorney General."
"As the Chief Privacy Officer of Facebook, Chris Kelly's experience with building a safer and more trusted online experience, combined with his prior service with the Clinton Administration and in the Federal courts, makes him an ideal leader at a time when we need fresh perspectives on protecting California communities," Ipsen continued.
Over the past four years, Kelly has worked diligently with Attorneys General across the country to develop and expand online safety tools to protect young people from inappropriate sites and unwanted online contact. Together with state Attorneys General and prosecutors across the nation, he has enhanced the ability of law enforcement officials to investigate and prosecute Internet crimes.
AG Candidate Chris Kelly Building Up Campaign Staff
Submitted by Dana Bykowski on 17 July 2009 - 2:55pm
Palo Alto, CA-California Attorney General exploratory candidate, Chris Kelly, announced the initial formation of his campaign team today, gearing up for what promises to be a hotly contested Democratic primary.
"I'm very excited to work with this talented group of campaign veterans," Kelly said.
Craig Schirmer, based in Los Angeles, will serve as the campaign's chief strategist. In 2007, Schirmer was one of the first strategists hired by the Obama for America campaign, where he managed a number of President Obama's key victories (SC, WI, NC and PA). Craig also worked on California State Treasurer Phil Angelides' 2006 campaign for governor.
Lisa Cassinis, former Finance Director for the California Democratic Party, has joined the Campaign as the statewide Finance Director. Lisa comes to the Kelly Campaign after seven years of statewide democratic fundraising working in partnership with top Democratic corporations, unions, tribes and activists.
Jefrey Pollock, of Global Strategy Group will serve as the pollster. Pollock has polled in hundreds of races in California, including for Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez and has polled for Attorney's General across the country.
Brent Blackaby and Perry Rosenstein from Blackrock Associates will manage the campaign's online strategy, communications, and fundraising program. Blackrock clients include Senator Barbara Boxer, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Secretary of State Debra Bowen, and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
Nick Baldick, of Hilltop Public Solutions, who successfully ran the campaign for Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster, will also serve as a campaign strategist.
As a Silicon Valley attorney, Kelly has represented some of the world's most innovative companies, including Netscape, Apple, eBay, and Google. For the past four years, he has served as Chief Privacy Officer and Head of Global Public Policy for Facebook.
"Our political process is broken and needs revolutionary change. I'm excited to be a part of the change and new leadership coming to California," said Kelly.
To learn more about Chris Kelly's candidacy, please visit www.kelly2010.com and www.facebook.com/chriskelly.
