Throughout her life, Ellie Kinnaird has been driven by a commitment to honesty, openness and fairness for all. As a mother, grandmother, a teacher and a legal services attorney, Ellie knows the demands on working families. She takes that life experience with her every day in the State Senate to fight for the issues that make a difference in the lives of the people in her district and in the State. Ellie is now in her 7th term in the North Carolina Senate representing the people of Orange and Person Counties. She continues to push for good jobs, for tax reform, for further campaign and lobby reform, for effective improvements in our education system and for a safe and healthy environment. Click here for more on Ellie's priorities for the coming legislative session. Ellie has received numerous awards during her time as State Senator, recently Senator of the Year in May, 2009, one of the Green Tie Awards. This award, given by the Conservation Council of North Carolina, honors an elected official who is a leading advocate and policymaker in the area of environmental protection and natural resources. Senator Kinnaird was praised for her work on legislation calling for the implementation of a low-emission vehicle program and a moratorium on coal-fired power plants. Her dedication to conservation has consistently been a part of her public service and her life’s work. Click here for the complete listing of Ellie's awards. "I am very gratified by the confidence shown in me by the people of Orange and Person Counties. It is a privilege to serve as your representative in the North Carolina Senate. My commitment to you is to always work for you, not the special interests. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if there's something I can do to help." Yours, Ellie Kinnaird Click here for Ellie's latest Newsletter Paid for by Ellie Kinnaird for Senate • PO Box 668, Carrboro, NC 27510 • 919-929-1607 •

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