City of Del Rey Oaks City Council Councilmember Kim Shirley

First-time councilmember Kim Shirley brings her passion for environmental protection to her new job. Shirley got her start in Del Rey Oaks politics by advocating for sustainable energy through Monterey Bay Community Power. She is a member of the steering committee of Sustainable Del Rey Oaks and a supporter of Mayor Alison Kerr, who is a founding member of the group. She is a member of the Citizens Action Group and a block captain for Neighborhood Watch. A 17-year resident of Del Rey Oaks, she lives with her husband and their two children. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and her master’s degree in environmental studies from San Jose State University. Currently she teaches at Monterey Peninsula College. She also helps lead the Education Committee for Communities for Sustainable Monterey County, which is working on curating climate change resources for K-12 teachers.