Cr Kelly was elected to Council in January 2023 and is serving her second term as a Councillor. She previously served as a Lakes Ward Councillor from 1999 to 2003. She has three children between the ages of 21 and 32, is a business owner and volunteers in local environment groups.
Cr Kelly has a strong sense of community, having grown up in Swan Hill and chosen to return here to live and work. She is passionate about improving community engagement at Council level as she wants to ensure people feel connected and have the opportunity to have their say in decisions that affect the community.
Cr Kelly is an advocate of responsible budgets and robust strategic and corporate planning. She recognises the importance of sustainable economic and environmental decision making that enhances the long term liveability of the region.
Cr Kelly has a Bachelor of Applied Science- Chiro., RMIT University.