Kelley To Seek Valentino’s Seat On Escambia Commission

July 20, 2009

Gene Valentino will have at least two challengers for his seat on the Escambia County Commission in 2010.

Escambia County native Robert Kelley has filed to run for the seat.

Kelley announced his candidacy late last week for the District 2 seat. When asked why he wants to run for office, Kelley responded, “As a citizen I want a representative that is open, honest, and obeys the law.  I want someone who follows through with their promises.  That is what I want to be for the citizens of Escambia County.”

Republican Kelley, 28, helped found the angel investment fund Whitesands Investments, which actively makes investments in Northwest Florida to spur economic growth.

“Moving into the public sector is a 180 degree change for me,” Kelley, a 2005 graduate of the University of West Florida said. “I feel it is the best way that I can help a place that I plan to call home for a very long time. I look forward to hearing from and working with the citizens of Escambia County.”

Independent candidate Scott Gauvin filed to run for the seat back in August.

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