David G. Kelley | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 37th district | |
In office December 7, 1992 – November 30, 2000 | |
Preceded by | Marian Bergeson |
Succeeded by | Jim Battin |
Member of the California State Assembly | |
In office December 4, 2000 – November 30, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Jim Battin |
Succeeded by | Bonnie Garcia |
Constituency | 37th district (1992–2000) 80th district (2000–2002) |
In office December 4, 1978 – November 30, 1992 | |
Preceded by | Tom Suitt |
Succeeded by | Julie Bornstein |
Constituency | 75th district (1978–1982) 73rd district (1982–1992) |
Personal details | |
Born | Riverside, California | October 11, 1928
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Brigitte |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo |
Occupation | Businessman |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
David G. Kelley (born October 11, 1928) is an American farmer[1] and politician from California and a member of the Republican Party.
A graduate of the Army and Navy Academy Class of 1947,[1] Kelley attended California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, majoring in citrus fruit production.[1] His education was interrupted by service as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict.[1] A successful citrus rancher in the Hemet, California area for more than 40 years, he has been active in the Riverside County Farm Bureau since 1955,[1] and has served as both president and vice president, as well as on the board of directors of the California Farm Bureau Federation.[1]
Kelley also has served as director of the Hemet-San Jacinto Basin Resource Conservation District.[2]