David G. Kelley
David G. Kelley (born October 11, 1928, in Riverside, California) is an American farmer and politician from California and a member of the Republican Party.
David G. Kelley | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 75th district (1978–1982) 73rd district (1982–1992) 37th district (1992–2000) 80th district (2000–2002) |
| In office December 4, 1978 – November 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Suitt |
| Succeeded by | Julie Bornstein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1928 Riverside, California |
| 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 |
A graduate of the Army and Navy Academy Class of 1947, Kelley attended California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, majoring in citrus fruit production. His education was interrupted by service as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. 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, and has served as both president and vice president, as well as on the board of directors of the California Farm Bureau Federation.
Kelley also has served as director of the Hemet-San Jacinto Basin Resource Conservation District.