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Janet Vestal Kelly
| Janet Vestal Kelly | ||
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| Virginia Secretary of State | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 24, 2010 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Predecessor | Katherine Hanley (D) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152,793 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | January 24, 2010 | |
| Appointed by | Gov. Bob McDonnell | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Biography
Kelly has worked over the last ten years in different capacities for Governor McDonnell in both political and governmental roles. She began her service as a legislative intern for then-Delegate McDonnell before transitioning into a more active political role helping to manage his 1999 re-election campaign. From 2002 until 2004, Kelly ran his candidate committee and operated as his campaign manager in his race to become Virginia's Attorney General. During his tenure as the state's chief law officer, she assumed the dual roles of Chief of Staff and Director of Administration, managing the finances, operations, information technology, and human resource divisions of the office. Prior to her appointment, Kelly was the Deputy Director of the Transition.
Political career
Virginia Secretary of State (2010-present)
Kelly was named secretary of state by Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell after his inauguration in January 2009.
Appointments
2010
Kelly was first appointed to the statewide post by Gov. Bob McDonnell and assumed office on January 24, 2010.[2]
Recent news
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Janet Kelly News Feed
- McDonnell launches Va. adoption initiative - The Virginian-Pilot
- Va. seeks adoptive parents - Richmond Times Dispatch
- Edna K. Nelson 1931-2013 - Emmetsburg News
- Real Estate Transfers - 5/19/13 - Knoxville News Sentinel
- Cabinet member discloses gifts from Star CEO - Richmond Times Dispatch
- Va. financial disclosures law called 'murky' - Richmond Times Dispatch
- Mentoring program grads receive certificates - Richmond Times Dispatch
- Real Estate Transfers - 5/12/13 - Knoxville News Sentinel
- Two-thirds of senators to vote on border without having seen it - Washington Times
- St. Tammany Parish Real Estate Transfers - NOLA.com
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Contact Information
Physical Address:
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
1111 East Broad Street, 4th Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2454
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: (804) 786-2441
E-mail: socmail@governor.virginia.gov
Personal
Kelly currently resides in Richmond, Virginia. She has one daughter.[2]
See also
External links
- Official Secretary of the Commonwealth website
- Polarek's biography
- Janet Polarek's Facebook profile
- Janet Polarek's Twitter account
References
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| Preceded by Katherine Hanley (D) |
Virginia Secretary of State 2010–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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