1. Celebrating a bright future in San Diego
4876 Santa Monica Avenue, Suite 148 • San Diego • CA 92107
619 • 665 • 8608 EMail: melton4castateassembly@gmail.com
www.kevinmelton.net
Rep. for State Assembly - 78th District
Kevin
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Celebrating a bright future in San Diego
619-665-8608  melton4castateassembly@gmail.com
www.kevinmelton.net
Kevin Melton is a native of the Los Angeles area and comes from a long line of leaders Including
his grandfather, an influential member of the NAACP and responsible for obtaining the right to vote
for African Americans in his county. Other leaders in the Melton family have held highly
respectable positions in the community such as: Mayor, Chief of Police and Fire Chief. Kevin
maintains the family legacy as a leader. After attending school in Los Angeles, he pursued a
college education at San Diego State University and Cal State Dominguez Hills with a major in
Public Administration.
Kevin started his professional career in sales at an information systems company where he was
promoted to management. Kevin then transitioned into media. He gained a new appreciation for
the importance of transmitting information through media to reach diverse populations. Kevin
became a million dollar advertising broker servicing major corporations such as NBC and Coca-
Cola. Kevin was the associate publisher for one of the country’s largest senior publications, Senior
Life, for 13 years until 2006. The paper, now known as Life After 50, focuses on seniors’ interests,
concerns, services, information and special programs available to the senior population. Due to
Kevin’s great interest in the senior audience, he has participated in many fundraising events such
as the annual Revlon Run/Walk, Alzheimer’s Walk, Senior Nutritional Awareness Program, and the
Annual National Senior Convention. Kevin continually supports efforts to assist in improving the
quality of life for all citizens.
Kevin started his political career in 2001. He ran for Los Angeles City Council in 2003 and again in
2007. Kevin moved back to San Diego in 2008 living in Pt. Loma and now currently downtown. He
recently worked on the campaign finance committee to elect Kevin Faulconer as mayor. He also
ran in the 2014 California State Assembly race for the 78th District. Kevin is involved in his 40+
year family real estate investment business in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas. He works
closely with various communities and looks forward to becoming the voice of the San Diego coast.
Kevin’s primary campaign focus is to promote new business through economic development
incentives, heighten the efficiency of tax dollars spent on education, and provide support for senior
community programs. The greatest progress is made by working together. Kevin is committed to
working hand-in-hand with San Diego to preserve the safety and beauty of the community.