Kelly grew up in Crown Point in West Carleton Township, living one door down from his current residence.
[1] Kelly received a bachelor's degree in political science from Carleton University and a diploma in Communication and Media Studies from Algonquin College.
[5] West Carleton-March Ward's councillor Eli El-Chantiry announced he was not running for re-election in the 2022 Ottawa municipal election, leaving the seat open.
[6] His other priorities included safe roads, supporting farms, sustainable development that is less destructive to natural habitats and more recreation facilities.
In July 3 city planning meeting he was attended over Zoom, he claimed that children had been "banging on the window of his office, bouncing basketballs and screaming", which resulted in him 'politely' asking daycare staff to remove the toys.