Palm Desert Councilman Richard Kelly Endorses Russ Bogh for State Senate

February 10, 2010

Richard Kelly, one of the most honest and fair councilmember's in the Desert, is supporting conservative Republican Russ Bogh for State Senate.

"I am honored to announce that Palm Desert Councilman Richard Kelly is supporting my campaign for State Senate," said Russ Bogh. Councilman Kelly has been a crucial part of the trusted team that has been successfully leading the City of Palm Desert. As the next Senator for the Desert, I look forward to working with Councilman Kelly and other local leaders to give Sacramento a good kick in the pants so we can get California moving again."

Russ Bogh served Riverside County residents in the State Assembly from 2001-2006. During that time he was selected by fellow Republicans to serve as the Assembly Republican Caucus Chairman -- the second ranking Republican leader in the Assembly.

The special election primary for the 37th Senate District will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2010.

Palm Desert Councilman Richard Kelly joins La Quinta Mayor Don Adolph, Lake Elsinore Mayor Melissa Melendez and Councilmember's Daryl Hickman and Bob Magee, Indio Councilmember Glenn Miller and former Palm Springs Councilmember Mike McCulloch, the Riverside Sheriff's Association, Banning Mayor Bob Botts, Beaumont Mayor Brian DeForge, Councilmember's Roger Berg, Larry Dressel and Jeff Fox, Cathedral City Mayor Kathy DeRosa and Councilmember's Bud England and Chuck Vasquez, Corona City Mayor Karen Spiegel and Councilmember's Stan Skipworth, Eugene Montanez, Steve Nolan and Jason Scott, past Riverside CRA President Linda Soubirous, Norco Mayor Malcom Miller and Councilmember's Kathy Azevedo, Berwin Hanna, and Harvey Sullivan, Perris Mayor Daryl Busch, Desert Hot Springs Mayor Yvonne Parks and Councilman Scott Matas, former Riverside County Sheriff Larry Smith, Palm Springs Councilman Chris Mills and many other Riverside County leaders in supporting conservative Republican Russ Bogh for the State Senate.