Anna’s Been Making News…
Regarding Request For Comment. Re: Waterfront Projects
The waterfront projects are two that I and many other City, County, and State elected officials and staff have been supporting for the last 2 1/2 years,due to their combination of access to medical care, affordable housing, mixed use dense walkable development, and public recreation all built with innovative sustainability and dignity for all users.
Re: Ithaca Times Article “Kelles returns $4500 in campaign donations after ethics concerns”
My entry into politics started with advocacy for responsible development in our community. I wanted to advocate for projects that incorporated green building standards, affordable housing, local labor, and community responsibility. These have been among the cornerstones of my career…
Actor and former gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon endorses Kelles for Assembly
“As a fellow advocate for a New York that works for all of us, Anna Kelles has the courage and the experience to effect real change for the many, not just the few,”
1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East Union Endorses Anna Kelles
“Anna Kelles understands health care workers’ needs… She tries to make a personal connection with the people she meets and then will take that information to go to fight for us in the NYS Assembly.”
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union Local 3 Endorses Anna Kelles
The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union Local 3 announced the endorsement saying Kelles has displayed a strong commitment to local labor, fair pay and benefits.
Inclusive women community leaders unite to endorse Anna Kelles
We, the undersigned, are endorsing Anna Kelles for State Assembly, 125th District. We are all progressives. We are leaders in our community. And we are women, women raising our united voices with this endorsement.
Noted Climate Scientist Bob Howarth Endorses Anna Kelles
“I endorse Anna Kelles for our State Assembly seat being vacated by Barbara Lifton… Many strong candidates have come forward to run for this seat, but Anna Kelles stands out.”
Barbara Mink, former Chair of the Tompkins County Legislature Endorses Anna Kelles
“As someone who served on the Tompkins County Legislature for 12 years, five of them as Chair, I am proud to endorse Anna Kelles for Assembly…”
Anna Kelles Receives the Endorsement of Dr. John Paul Mead
“I have just returned from a month in New York City, treating COVID-19 patients at a large hospital…as a result, I will break with my past to give my endorsement to Anna Kelles for NY Assembly, District 125.”
Covid-19 & Community Health - A Virtual Town Hall
Join Dr. Anna Kelles and three experts on community health for this "virtual town hall" discussion on public policy and wellness in the time of a pandemic.
Let's keep democracy strong during this primary election season
Read Anna’s informative piece in the Ithaca Times about absentee ballots and early voting.
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 267 Endorse Anna Kelles
Another prominent local union has announced an endorsement in the competitive race for the New York State 125th Assembly District Democratic nomination.
Read Anna’s Plan for Addressing Food Insecurity: Ithaca Voice Op-Ed
Before the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, Tompkins and Cortland counties were already facing a long-standing food insecurity crisis.
Read Anna’s Plan for Childcare: Op-Ed Published in the Ithaca Voice
As plans are being made in Albany to re-open the economy, childcare and education providers and advocates need to be at the policy table. Without childcare, the economy cannot re-open.
Eleanor’s Legacy Endorses Anna Kelles
“With a deep well of knowledge and experience as a scientist, educator, and policy maker, Dr. Anna Kelles is our choice to represent Tompkins and Cortland Counties, especially through these challenging times…"
How to Request an Absentee Ballot
Apply for your absentee ballot asap to protect our poll workers and make sure the Board of Elections can incorporate sound social distancing measures for those voters who choose to vote in person.
Extensive Library of COVID-19 Info and Resources at AnnaKelles.com
Anna has been carefully curating up-to-the-minute information regarding the COVID-19 crisis at the county, state, and federal levels.