A life-long Washingtonian, Shelly is serving her first term representing the 7th District which includes Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties and parts of Okanogan and Spokane counties.

Shelly has spent the past 14 years as a key staffer for state and federal officials.  She has an in-depth knowledge of energy policies having worked on local hydro relicensing and Bonneville power issues.

In the Legislature, Shelly was chosen by her colleagues as ranking Republican on the House Ecology and Parks Committee, a rare feat for an incoming freshman legislator.  She also sits on the General Government and Appropriations, Local Government and Housing, and the Audit Review and Oversight committees.

Short is a leader on energy issues and has been appointed to several key task forces including the Clean Energy Leadership Council, the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute, and the Ecosystem Coordination Board.  She is a recognized local and national leader on climate change and cap-and-trade issues.

Shelly is a 4-H leader, participates in the Colville Valley Gymkhana Club and enjoys skeet shooting, canoeing, swimming and gardening.  She and her husband, Mitch, live in Addy with their two children, Trevor and Brianna.