Shelley Madore is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Madore served as a Minnesota State Representative for District 37A, Apple Valley-Burnsville, from 2007–2009. She had previously run unsuccessfully in 2004, and in 2008 she lost her re-election bid to a Republican challenger. In 2010 she ran as the Democratic nominee for Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, losing to incumbent John Kline 63% to 36%.Race Profile at The New York Times In 2017, Shelley received a Bush Foundation Fellowship Grant to support her work in the disability community.
Madore unsuccessfully ran for City Council in Minneapolis' Ward 2 against incumbent Robin Wonsley.
Education Madore holds a degree in business administration and spent fifteen years working in marketing and business management. She is a graduate of Partners in Policymaking through the Minnesota Council on Developmental Disabilities. Minnesota Legislator While a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Madore focused on the issues of transportation, education, health care, disabilities advocacy, conservation and property tax relief.
Legislative accomplishments Minnesota State Representative, House District 37A, 2008–2009. Minnesota Public Transit Association "2007 Friend of Transit" Authored and passed HF1396, state guardian and trust regulations. Authored HF 3576, Medical Review Subcommittee and ombudsman authorized to gather data about deceased clients. Children's Defense Fund 2007 "Legislative Children's Champion" 100% Rating by Conservation Minnesota for 2007. Recognized by St. Paul Radiology for helping pass the Freedom to Breathe Act for smoke-free workplaces. The Madore Amendment: Allocated 50% of vehicle lease sales taxes to highway projects in the Minneapolis and St Paul metropolitan area, with the exception of Hennepin and Ramsey counties.
Community service and policy advocacy Metropolitan Council for Independent Living (MCIL) board member Past member of the I35W Solutions Alliance Independent School District 196: Special Education Advisory Council, ECFE Advisory Council Legislative Committee Past member of the City of Apple Valley Urban Affairs Committee
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