Executive Director
Montana League of Cities and Towns
Helena, MT
Kelly has more than 20 years of experience as a planner, attorney, and local government advocate. She focuses on collaboration between public agencies, the private sector, and elected officials with diverse backgrounds to provide creative, efficient, and effective leadership for Montana’s communities. Prior to joining the League in 2016, Kelly served as Community Development Division Administrator and Special Projects Legal Counsel for Montana Department of Commerce. She was previously an associate at Richard Watson and Gershon in Los Angeles and Deputy County Counsel for Santa Barbara County, California. Her particular planning obsession is regulatory takings and taking pictures of the properties where the big cases originated.
Originally from East Helena, Montana, Kelly earned her Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of California at Los Angeles, Luskin School of Public Affairs and her JD from the University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law. She earned her certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners in 2015.
Winning by Collaboration in the Big Sky
Sunday, April 14, 2024
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