Kim has been active in local government for over a decade, including serving as a Public Works Commissioner and member of the General Plan Advisory Board. She was elected to the Huntington Beach City Council in 2018 and served as Mayor in 2021. She received high praise for her proactive and effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic and innovative solutions to aid small businesses. She was a critical part of the response team that protected the wetlands and wildlife when an oil spill occurred off the coast of Huntington Beach. Kim also serves on the boards for the California Commission on Aging, OC Sanitation, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, CalCities Executive Board - OC Division, and the National Water Research Institute.
