Kelly Collison

Kelly Collison is a Lansing Michigan activist. She is chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus.

Background

Kelly Collison was born and raised in Michigan.

At the age of 18, Kelly moved to the United Kingdom where she was able to experience first-hand the quality of life offered by other developed nations in the world. It was in Norfolk, England that she gave birth to her daughter, Charli. Much to her surprise, Kelly was billed nothing for her medical care thanks to England’s publicly-funded National Health Service. Living and working in Europe, she gained a deeper appreciation for the value of a cooperative society and systems that prioritize the well-being of every individual.

Upon returning to the United States, Kelly volunteered her time to the Capital Area Response Effort, an organization dedicated to aiding survivors of domestic violence in the Greater Lansing area. As a survivor of domestic violence herself, Kelly felt an obligation to work with and support those who have experienced similar trauma.

Kelly went on to attend Lansing Community College where she studied sociology and political science. While in school, she worked full-time as a certified pharmacy technician before leaving to support campaigns for progressive candidates. Through her work in campaign organizing, Kelly acquired vital skills and knowledge of the political process and earned wide recognition as a leader in Michigan’s progressive movement.

In 2017, Kelly was elected as chair of the of the Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus . As chair, she oversaw the transformation of an almost defunct caucus into one of the most influential forces inside the MDP, all within a year.

Today, Kelly continues to battle the status quo For the Many, Not the Few.^[1]

DSA member/MDP Progressive Caucus

Kelly Collison is a member of Democratic Socialists of America and chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus.

From Metro Detroit Democratic Socialists of America newsletter July 2018.

On Saturday, July 28, we will be joining comrades from other Michigan chapters in a Caravan to Lansing to canvass for DSA member and MDP Progressive Caucus Chair Kelly Collison who is running for the State House.

Resignations

This past April (2018) Kelly Collison, the Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus decided to run for Michigan State House District 68. Simultaneously, she recused herself from all electoral responsibilities related to her position as Chair of the MDP Progressive Caucus and delegated these responsibilities to the Vice Chair, Ayman Khafagi. The MDP Progressive Caucus Executive Committee unanimously approved the chair’s recusal from her electoral responsibilities on May 1, 2018.

On June 22, 2018, TyJuan Thirdgill the Caucus secretary resigned. The caucus is currently searching for a replacement. The Executive Committee will vote on a replacement. The entire caucus membership will confirm the choice or vote for a different secretary during the MDP’s nomination convention on August 25, 26, 2018.^[2]

Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus

Kelly Collison was endorsed in 2018 by the Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus.

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