Meet the New Member: Representative Tim Kelly

Aug 7, 2025

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Representative Tim Kelly (R-Saginaw) is serving his fourth, non-consecutive term in the Michigan House of Representatives. He previously served three terms but was term-limited under prior law. Once the law changed, he ran for reelection to the House.

Biography 

Prior to elected office, he worked as an education policy advisor for Governor John Engler and special advisor to the director of the Michigan Department of Workforce Development. Additionally, he held positions in economic and workforce development on behalf of the Governor of Indiana, served as Director of the Indiana Council on Vocational Education, and was the business development specialist with the Indiana Department of Commerce.

District

Representative Kelly represents the 93rd House District, which includes portions of Clinton, Gratiot, Ionia, Montcalm, and Saginaw counties.

Committees 

    • Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid and the Department of Education, chair
    • Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Services, majority vice chair
    • House Appropriations Committee
    • Appropriations Subcommittee on the Michigan State Police
    • Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government

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