In what is considered a heavily Republican district, community activist Shelley Madore (DFL) won the right to represent the citizens in Minnesota Legislative District 37A in 2006. She will being vying for re-election to that same seat in 2008.

While a member of Minnesota House, Shelley has worked especially hard on the issues of transportation, education, conservation and property tax relief. She was made Vice-Chair of the Transportation and Transit Subcommittee and the Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) named Shelley a "2007 Friend of Transit" award winner. The award was established to recognize excellence in public transit services and public transit advocacy in Minnesota. Shelley was also recognized by the Conservation Minnesota Voter Center for her commitment to conservation during the 2007 Legislative Session.

Shelley has been an active member of the community since she moved to Apple Valley, Minnesota with her family in 1991 from Boston. For ten years she has been a member of the City of Apple Valley Urban Affairs Committee. Shelley has a continuing relationship with the I35W Solutions Alliance - a multi-city task group working on funding projects that are priorities for the south metro. Shelley's work with the local school district, ISD #196, has been well-publicized:

• Early Childhood and Family Education Advisory Council Member - 3 years
• Community Education Advisory Council Member - 2 years
• Marketing and Promotions Committee Member (Community Education) - 5 years
• Special Education Advisory Council Member (SEAC) - 2 years

Her continued work in the community makes her a great asset and enhances her chances of winning re-election in 2008.

Family & Community

• Married to Brenda Sterner for 23 years. Pharmacist at Abbot Northwestern Hospital.
• 5 Children: Nathan, a lieutenant in USAF; Jeanette, a student at Drake University; Joleen, a student at the College of St. Catherine; Julie, at student at Marquette University; and Natalie, a student at Rosemount High School.
• Rosemount resident since 1985.
• Rosemount City Council Member
• Cedar Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Group
• Rosemount Port Authority
• District 196 Volunteer: Site council for 6 years, including 3 years as chair. Unite 196 public educational information group, co-chair.
• Park and Recreation Commissioner, 1999-2005
• Rosemount Marching Band Volunteer
• Rosemount Community Facilities Task Force
• Founder and Director, Rosemount Area Athletic Association Tennis Program Program Director RAAA Track and Field
• Scoutmaster and volunteer, Boy Scouts of America 1995-2003, Girl Scout Volunteer

Professional

• Owner of Sterner Insurance Agency, oldest insurance agency in Apple Valley (est. 1974)
• Professional Insurance Agents of Minnesota, Board Member and Chair of Education Committee
• Region 9 Independent Insurance Agents of Minnesota, Board Member
• National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Member

Education

• Continuing professional insurance education
• University of St. Thomas
• Apple Valley High School