Shelley Madore

Summary

Shelley Madore is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives Madore served as a Minnesota State Representative for District 37A, Apple Valley-Burnsville, from 2007–2009. She had previously run unsuccessfully in 2004.[1] She chose not to run for re-election in 2010, instead running as the Democratic nominee for Minnesota's 2nd congressional district. She lost to incumbent John Kline 63% to 36%.[2]

Shelley Madore
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 37A district
In office
January 3, 2007 – January 5, 2009
Preceded byLloyd Cybart
Succeeded byTara Mack
Personal details
Born (1962-06-05) June 5, 1962 (age 61)
Hartford, Connecticut
Political partyMinnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party
Children2

Education edit

Madore holds a degree in business administration and spent fifteen years working in marketing and business management. She is a graduate of Partners in Policymaking through the Minnesota Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Minnesota Legislator edit

While a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Madore focused on the issues of transportation, education, health care, disabilities advocacy, conservation and property tax relief. She was made Vice-Chair of the Transportation and Transit Subcommittee and the Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) named her a 2007 Friend of Transit. The Friend of Transit award was established to recognize excellence in public transit services and public transit advocacy in Minnesota.

Legislative accomplishments edit

  • Minnesota State Representative, House District 37A, 2008-2009.
  • Minnesota Public Transit Association "2007 Friend of Transit"
  • First legislator to convene a Disabilities Working Group, focusing on transportation, housing, educational services, jobs and protection of vulnerable adults.
  • Authored and passed HF1396, the first major piece of legislation to strengthen state guardian and trust regulations.
  • Authored HF 3576, Medical Review Subcommittee and ombudsman authorized to gather data about deceased clients.
  • Children's Defense Fund 2007 "Legislative Children's Champion"
  • 100% Rating by Conservation Minnesota for 2007.
  • Recognized by St. Paul Radiology for helping pass the Freedom to Breathe Act for smoke-free workplaces.
  • The Madore Amendment, which passed with bipartisan support, brought millions of dollars to Dakota County for road construction and maintenance.

Community service and policy advocacy edit

  • Metropolitan Council for Independent Living (MCIL) board member
  • Past member of the I35W Solutions Alliance
  • Independent School District 196: Special Education Advisory Council, ECFE Advisory Council Legislative Committee
  • Past member of the City of Apple Valley Urban Affairs Committee
  • Past Neighborhood Organizer for National Night Out
  • Past Family Facilitator for Arc Great Rivers
  • Founder of a Cub Scout Pack designed to meet the needs of boys with Asperger Syndrome.

References edit

  1. ^ "Madore, Shelley J. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
  2. ^ Race Profile at The New York Times
  • "The Voter's Self Defense System". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 2017-01-21.