Kevin Shin has been a public servant his entire adult life. From 1997 - 2009, Shin honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. In 2005, he joined the Culver City Fire Department. His service and dedication moved him up the ranks, eventually becoming Fire Captain. Now that he is retiring from the department, he is seeking to bring his leadership skills to help serve the city of Carlsbad. His experience as a small business owner also grounds him in the realities of Carlsbad. Shin received the 2022 Business of the Year Award from Assemblymember Tasha Boerner for his ability to create jobs during the pandemic. Kevin Shin will honorably lead Carlsbad as a City Councilor for District 2.