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District 2 Council Member· 2024-2028

Kevin Shin

Carlsbad

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
25
Total speaking time
1:54:26
Avg per meeting
4:35
Segments
2426

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jan 2026[38]

State and Federal Legislative Advocacy & Bill Tracking

The platform shapes which state and federal grant funding Carlsbad pursues next year.

critical↑Aug 2026[32]

Regional Coastal Sand Nourishment and Retention

Emergency repairs and study costs involve ongoing municipal and potentially state expenditures.

critical↑Feb 2026[31]

Federal Funding for Carlsbad Village Railroad Double Track Trenching

Brings $1 million in federal grant funds to the city.

high↑Mar 2026[31]

State Homelessness Funding Access (AB 1708)

Potential future budget allocations or grant distributions toward local shelter operators.

high↑Feb 2026[27]

Fairfield Apartments at Bressi Ranch Development

Property values and local economic activity could shift depending on whether industrial or residential development occurs.

high→Mar 2026[27]

Library and Cultural Arts Funding

Repair costs are expected to be covered by insurance, with Public Works coordinating the restoration.

high↑Apr 2026[21]

Capital Improvement Projects and Park Upgrades

A construction contract of $5,683,957 plus additional fund appropriations from the Infrastructure Maintenance and Replacement Fund.

critical→Feb 2026[20]

E-Bike Safety and Regulation

City resources are allocated toward police enforcement, educational campaigns, and digital infrastructure like the e-bike reporting portal.

critical↑Jan 2026[19]

Housing Affordability and High-Density Development Concerns

Macroeconomic trends affect local tax revenues, business operating costs, and workforce retention across Carlsbad.

critical→Sep 2026[16]

Emergency Bluff Erosion Repairs Near Encinas Creek Bridge

Funded through emergency capital improvement project reserves.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

Barrio pedestrian lighting project completed

$5 million in federal money funded the project at no cost to local taxpayers.

low↑Oct 2026[13]

Commercial Drone Delivery Concerns

high↑Oct 2026[13]

Housing Trust Fund Annual Report & Fund Balance

Involves a $14 million fund balance, $510,000 in bridge funding for Tyler Court apartments, and an $850,000 commitment for Chestnut Apartments rehab.

medium↑May 2026[12]

local elections

Your vote in November directly impacts how city funds are managed and allocated for local services.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Growth Management Program Open Space Performance Standard

Acquiring open space involves city capital funds and potential grant opportunities.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Senior Center Nutrition and Meal Program

County transit unit allocations provide partial reimbursement for senior transit services.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

CERT Emergency Preparedness Program

Expedited state permitting and procurement could save the city money and time on emergency response projects.

high↓Jun 2026[11]

Veterans Memorial Park Recognition Design and Features

Estimated construction costs of $475,000 will require City Council authorization from the Citywide Facilities District No. 1 Fund.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Arts Commission Work Plan

Gallery operations and biennial awards funded through municipal cultural arts allocations and sponsorships.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Traffic Noise and Enforcement on Carlsbad Boulevard

Absorbed within existing police department operational budgets.

Decisions during term (284)

Recorded while Shin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved4-0Oct 28, 2026

Approval of minutes for the Sept. 23, 2026 regular meeting

approved4-0Oct 28, 2026

Adoption of resolution approving the 2027 regular meeting calendar

approved4-0Oct 28, 2026

Approval of the FY 2025-26 California Public Libraries Survey

approved2-0Oct 27, 2026

Approval of minutes — September 8, 2026 regular meeting

approved2-0Oct 27, 2026

Approval of minutes — September 8, 2026

approvedOct 22, 2026

Approval of June 25, 2026 and August 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approvedOct 22, 2026

Adoption of 2027 Senior Commission Meeting Calendar

approvedOct 22, 2026

Acceptance of 2027 Senior Commission Work Plan

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 1-5)

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Mayoral Appointment of Two Members to the Arts Commission

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2027-28 Funding Plan

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF THREE AED UNITS AND SECURED CABINETS FROM CITY SOCCER CLUB-CARLSBAD – Adoption of a resolution accepting a donation of three automated external defibrillator units and secured cabinets from City Soccer…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY TO SIGN RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMITS AND AGREEMENTS FROM NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT – Adoption of a resolution expanding the authority previously delegated to the City Manager to execute North County Transit District…

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Approval of July 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Adoption of the 2027 Community-Police Engagement Commission Regular Meeting Calendar

approved5-0Oct 8, 2026

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Housing Trust Fund Annual Report

approved4-0Oct 7, 2026

Minutes of September 16, 2026

approved4-0Oct 7, 2026

Reschedule Item 4 to First Departmental Report

approved4-0Oct 7, 2026

Fairfield Apartments at Bressi Ranch - SDP 2024-0009