I'm excited to launch my campaign video so you can get to know me and why I'm running for HD45. I have been so blessed to grow up in Lexington & to raise my children here. I will work hard to build a brighter future for future generations.
trajectory for future generations. My campaign team consists of Democrats and Republicans because we are all Kentuckians. I will work in a bipartisan fashion and treat others with respect, with the ultimate goal of making Kentucky the best it can be.
I love America and I love the great state of Kentucky. I’m willing to risk the public scrutiny that comes with a political campaign, to step back from my career to run for office, and put it all on the line for the sake of serving the Commonwealth to put us on the right
When I’m in office, I will be a woman of prayer who seeks God for wisdom and guidance (Psalm 32:8). I will take care of my neighbors and work for the common good, bringing us together. Just like Micah 6:8 says, I will work to do justice, love kindness, and to walk humbly.
"Recent College Grads Are Running Political Campaigns" in @TeenVogue is right on! Written by the amazing Sadie Bograd, a member of my team, it includes an interview of my incredible Campaign Manager @LaneyMTaylor. My team is full of young world changers. https://t.co/nO7WJXMEpJ
teachers and knew they needed my knowledge, skills, and revenue strategies to put our state on the right trajectory so we can fully fund their pensions, have vibrant public schools, and teachers held with the highest honor.
Reason #4 to elect me for #HD45: Through extensive policy questioning, I won the endorsements of the big 3 organizations for education - Kentucky Educators' Association PAC, Better Schools Kentucky, & KY 120 United (co-endorsed). I entered this race because I was inspired by
Reason #3 to elect me for #HD45: I'm a veteran who is answering the call to enter my 2nd act of service. The values of an officer are courage, honor, & a can-do spirit. It was a privilege to serve my country in the US Navy; it will be an honor to serve my neighbors in Frankfort.
to move our entire state forward. Shirley is committed to building strong families through excellent public education, a safe community and a strong economy that works for everyone. I wholeheartedly endorse Shirley Mitchell for District 45, State Representative!”
I am so thrilled to have the support of Leader Joni Jenkins throughout this adventure. Winning her confidence means a lot. Her full endorsement:
“Shirley Mitchell is going to be a great public servant for House District 45. She has the vision and experience, coupled with heart,
Thank you to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for your endorsement! I'm thankful to have the support of hard working Kentuckians in the construction, railroad, and manufacturing industries. #IBEW
❣️: "I am so thankful for what each and every one of you do, and I want you to know that you have my full support."
ICYMI 📹: @GovAndyBeshear had a special message for the Commonwealth's educators to kick off the 2021 Kentucky Teacher Awards. #KyEd#TeamKentucky
@coreynichols86 was one on my opponents in the primary. Today he spent the afternoon doing lit drop for my campaign. This is the kind of Kentucky that I want to build - bringing people together for the common good of putting our state on the right path. #UnitedWeStand
I was so happy to answer the Lexington Arts Candidate Survey and share my experiences with the arts in Lexington. You can read my answers, alongside other candidates, at https://t.co/7MXTfoZWg9.
A strong arts sector is an economic asset that stimulates business activity, attracts tourism and expands a state's work force and tax base. It also greatly helps our youngest Kentuckians stretch their imaginations and enhances their academic achievement.