Kelly Anthon

Kelly Arthur Anthon (born August 4, 1974) is a Republican Idaho State Senator since 2015 representing District 27.

Early life and education Anthon was born in Burley, Idaho. He was raised on a family farm near Declo, Idaho, attending public schools in Declo and graduating from Declo High School in 1992. He served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Japan, and later graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology in 1998 and from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2002 where he was also named the Bistline Scholar and student body president. In 2017, Anthon completed training as a professional civil mediator at Pepperdine University.

Career Upon passing the Idaho bar exam, he worked as an attorney in private practice in Idaho's Mini-Cassia Area. In 2003 he was appointed city attorney for Rupert, Minidoka, and Acequia cities. He also served as the City Attorney and Prosecutor for the City of Burley. At the time of his first appointment, he was the youngest city attorney in Idaho. In 2012, Anthon was hired as Rupert City Administrator where he has managed multiple public utilities. In 2013, Anthon was named one of the 40 most accomplished and influential professionals in Idaho under the age of 40. Anthon also serves on the corporate board of directors of the Mart Group—a potato processing and marketing company. In 2020, Anthon began teaching part time at the University of Idaho College of Law.

Proficient in Japanese, Anthon spent twenty years working as a contract consultant and international business and guest services specialist. His connections with Japan naturally led to him being a main point of contact between the Japanese government and the State of Idaho. In particular, Anthon has worked throughout his career with Japanese companies seeking to invest in Idaho, while also helping to open new markets in Japan for Idaho products. |

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Personal life Anthon and his wife Joelle have 5 children. They reside in Declo, Idaho.