About Kelly

For nearly 40 years, Coronado has been my home. It is where my late husband and I raised our three children, built lifelong friendships, and dedicated ourselves to serving this extraordinary community. Today, it is my privilege to serve as your City Councilmember, and I am asking for your support to continue serving Coronado with a full four-year term.

MY CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE

Serving Coronado

For more than 11 years, I proudly served the City of Coronado—first as the City's inaugural Arts Administrator and later as a Senior Management Analyst in the City Manager's Office. During that time, I worked alongside residents, businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders to strengthen our quality of life while preserving the unique character that makes Coronado so special.

As Arts Administrator, I helped transform Coronado's cultural landscape by opening two City-owned art galleries, leading the adoption of the City's Public Art Master Plan, developing Coronado CREATES—the City's first comprehensive Arts and Culture Strategic Plan—and expanding public access to the arts through initiatives such as CoronadoARTS.com, the Five on Friday community newsletter, and the Coronado Public Art Walking Tour.

Beyond the arts, I worked on citywide initiatives involving public policy, community engagement, historic preservation, infrastructure, and nonprofit partnerships while collaborating with more than 25 local organizations to strengthen our community.

A Proven Leader in the Coronado Community

CITY HALL AND BEYOND

When I was appointed to the Coronado City Council in 2025, I understood that I wasn't simply filling a seat—I was accepting the public's trust.

Since then, I have focused on protecting Coronado's local character, addressing the cross-border sewage crisis, strengthening public safety, investing responsibly in infrastructure, supporting local businesses, preserving our historic resources, and being a careful steward of taxpayer dollars.

I believe good government begins with listening, asking thoughtful questions, making informed decisions, and always putting our community before politics.

My Top Priorities

Environmental Health

Working toward solutions to the cross-border sewage crisis while protecting Coronado's coastline and waterways.

Local Control

Ensuring Coronado retains the ability to make decisions that reflect the unique needs of our community.

Protecting Our Community

Investing wisely in infrastructure, public safety, historic preservation, and the amenities that make Coronado such a special place to call home.

Looking Ahead

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Coronado has given so much to my family and me over the years. Serving this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and I remain committed to preserving what makes Coronado so special while planning responsibly for Coronado's future.

I would be honored to earn your vote and continue serving our community with thoughtful leadership, integrity, and experience.

Experience & Community Recognition

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
    University of Southern California

Community Honors

  • Recipient, USC Alumni Service Award

  • Bob Watson Service Above Self Award – Coronado Rotary

  • Preservationist of the Year – Save Our Heritage Organization (SOHO)

  • Island Icon – Coronado Historical Association

Community Milestones

  • 40 Years as a Coronado Resident

  • 11 Years Serving the City of Coronado

  • Three Children Educated in Coronado Public Schools

  • More than 25 Nonprofit Partnerships

  • City's First Arts Administrator