Michele Kratky

Michele Kratky (born January 19, 1957) is an American politician. She was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, having served from 2009 – 2017. She is a member of the Democratic party.[1][2]

Michele Kratky
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 82nd district
In office
2009–2017
Preceded byFred Kratky
Succeeded byDonna Baringer
Personal details
Born (1957-01-19) January 19, 1957
Saint Louis, Missouri
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Fred Kratky
Childrenfour
ResidenceSt. Louis, Missouri
Professiongovernment relations executive, legal secretary, courtroom clerk

Early life

Kratky was born and raised in south St. Louis, where she attended St. Mary Magdalene and Immaculate Heart of Marcy parish schools. She graduated from Southwest High School in 1975. Her mother, Eileen O'Toole, was committeewoman of the 16th Ward Regular Democratic organization, and confidante of Mayor A.J. Cervantes. Through her mother, Kratky was exposed at an early age to Democratic politics and public service. She was raised Roman Catholic.

Career

Kratky was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2008.[3] Previously she served as the director of governmental affairs for the St. Louis Association of REALTORS. Prior to that, she worked for years as a legal secretary, and briefly as a court clerk.

Personal life

Kratky married Fred Kratky, himself a former Missouri State Representative, in 1980. Together, they have four sons, and one granddaughter.

References
  1. "Michele Kratky". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  2. http://www.house.mo.gov/bio.aspx?year=2016&district=082
  3. "Representative Michele Kratky". www.house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
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