Kathy Kimberlin

Councilmember Kathy Kimberlin has been in leadership roles over the last 20 years, yet it was her children that inspired her commitment to community involvement. She began volunteering as a Fremont Unified parent for eight years to show her two sons that every person can make a difference. Her commitment to improving the community’s quality of life led to her roles as co-founder of the Tri-City Non-profit Coalition, President of the Fremont Education Foundation, and past President of the Centerville Business & Community Association.

Councilmember Kimberlin also spent 12 years on the Fremont Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee where she reviewed legislative proposals to make informed decisions that supported economic growth in Fremont, growing her skills in local and state legislation.

Councilmember Kimberlin is proud of her community work in District 3, including working with City staff to develop neighborhood design guidelines for smart growth in Glenmoor and working with nearby residents and the developer on the Centerville Unified Site collaboration.

In all her work, she prioritizes fostering partnerships between diverse groups to create safe, inclusive, and culturally vibrant school, community, and business groups. She’s committed to customer service and prides herself on being a community liaison among community members, nonprofits, City and county officials, and business stakeholders.

Professionally, Councilmember Kimberlin serves as the Fremont Field Director for the Alameda County Supervisor, District 1, David Haubert, where she facilitates resources for Fremont’s small businesses and non-profits, services for seniors to age well, resources for the unhoused, and health and medical care for uninsured community members.

Councilmember Kimberlin has lived Fremont’s Centerville District for over 40 years, during which she completed her studies of business and commerce at Ohlone College, and she and her husband raised their sons. When not serving the Fremont community, she can be found hiking Fremont’s numerous trails and traveling with her husband, Malcolm.