Kelly Brough
Kelly Brough | |
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| Born | December 1963 (age 62) Shelby, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Montana State University (BS) University of Colorado, Denver (MBA) |
Kelly Brough is an American politician from Colorado. She is a candidate for mayor of Denver in the 2023 election.
Early life and education
Brough was born in Shelby, Montana. When she was an infant, her family moved to Washington, D.C. as her father took a job with Boeing, but he was stabbed to death. Her mother remarried and she lived in Havre, Montana.[1] She graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology and criminal justice in 1986 and moved to Denver with her husband.[2] She earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado Denver in 1989.[3]
Career
Brough worked for John Hickenlooper as his chief of staff while he was mayor of Denver, succeeding Cole Finegan in 2006.[4] She served in the role until 2009[5] and then became the chief executive officer of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.[2]
Brough announced her candidacy for mayor of Denver in the 2023 election. In the nonpartisan blanket primary, held on April 4, Brough finished in second place, advancing to the runoff election.[6]
Personal life
Brough married her high school sweetheart, Mike.[1] They have two daughters.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Osher, Christopher N.; Vuong, Andy (August 21, 2009). "Kelly Brough, new CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber, is known as a workhorse who gets the job done". The Denver Post. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Husted, Bill (August 3, 2011). "CEO Kelly Brough brings Western attitude to Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce". The Denver Post. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ↑ "Kelly Brough". The Washington Post. July 3, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ↑ Merritt, George (September 26, 2006). "Top Hickenlooper aide resigns". The Denver Post. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ↑ Osher, Christopher N. (August 8, 2009). "Brough's departure a tough move for mayor". The Denver Post. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ↑ McCormick-Cavanagh, Conor. "Updated Returns Show Mike Johnston, Kelly Brough Leading Denver Mayor's Race". Westword.
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