Kevin Mullin

Kevin Mullin
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
December 3, 2012
Preceded by Jerry Hill (redistricted)
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Residence South San Francisco, California

Kevin Mullin is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly.[1] He is a Democrat representing the 22nd district, encompassing the cities of Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Millbrae, Pacifica, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, portions of South San Francisco, and the Coastside communities of Montara and Moss Beach.

Early life

Mullin attended public and Catholic elementary schools, graduated from Junipero Serra High School, received a bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of San Francisco, and a master's degree in public administration (M.P.A.) from San Francisco State University.[2] Additionally, Mullin completed an executive leadership program at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.

Prior to being elected to the state assembly, Mullin was a South San Francisco city councilmember and Mayor, a local business owner, and former state legislative aide.

Career

Prior to Elected Office

He previously served as district director for then-State Senator Jackie Speier (now Congresswoman) and as political director for his father, former State Assemblymember Gene Mullin.

As an entrepreneur, Mullin created KM2 Communications—a multimedia production business in South San Francisco. He produced public affairs programming seen on local television and hosted various programs seen on Peninsula-TV Channel 26.

As an Elected Official

Mullin was elected to the South San Francisco City Council in 2007. In 2011, he served as mayor. Mullin also represented the cities of San Mateo County on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.[2]

During his first term as Assembly member, Mullin served as Assistant Speaker pro Tempore. On December 1, 2014, he was sworn in as Speaker pro-Tempore.[2] In this role, he has presided regularly over Assembly floor sessions and continued as part of Speaker Toni G. Atkins leadership team. His legislative priorities will be to focus on a balanced budget with a healthy rainy day fund, election reform, clean energy and strengthening our innovation economy.

Mullin serves on the following committees: Budget, Budget Subcommittee #4 on State Administration, Business and Professions, Local Government, Revenue and Taxation, Elections and Redistricting and Housing and Community Development.

Mullin lives in South San Francisco with his wife, Jessica Stanfill Mullin, and their Kerry Beagle, Sunshine. He is the son of former Assemblymember Gene Mullin.

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