District #1 (Red) District #2 (Blue): 2018 District #3 (Green) District #4 (Tan): 2020
On May 3, 2017, the Oceanside City Council adopted a resolution to begin the process to transition to district elections. This means that those who run for City Council will need to live in the district where they seek election. The Mayor’s seat will continue to be elected at-large. This year Districts #3 and #4 are being contested. North County Daily Star invited the Candidates to be interviewed. They were asked the same questions. This week District 2 candidate interviews are available.
Kellie Davis is a business woman, award-winning writer, producer, and filmmaker, with a passion for community engagement and the cultural arts. She moved to Oceanside in 2014 from the Los Angeles area. She is married to Samuel Davis III, an Air Force Veteran and Department of
Justice retiree. Fairly immediately, Kellie put money in the City’s pocket by co-producing an award-winning short film, Between Shifts, shot in Oceanside and Carlsbad. Since then, Kellie has been deeply involved in leading and facilitating community relations as a producer with a local television station in Oceanside, KOCT. Through her role as a producer, Kellie has had the opportunity to work directly with community leaders becoming well versed on local issues and being respected for her balanced views.
Kellie is running as an Independent Candidate for the Oceanside City Council (District 3). Her vision for City Council is a non-partisan,
independent body, dedicated to serving the greater community, no matter party affiliation. Kellie is running to give voice to the communities that have been historically underrepresented in government, to support policies for economic growth and renewal, and re- imagining public services by proactively identifying the needs of the community to develop solutions that allow for community members to feel safe when moving about town.
Kellie graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Telecommunications and Journalism. Young adult life was spent in New
York as a community advocate and teaching artist for Hospital Audiences, Inc. (HAI), where she facilitated workshops in jails, detention
centers, schools, behavioral health facilities, and shelters. Trained in leading workshops and navigating NYC’s underserved populations,
Kellie developed an appreciation for all perspectives, and valuable skills for addressing sensitive topics to help raise social awareness, such as with issues like housing readiness/security, violence prevention, and HIV/AIDS awareness.
In 2010, the Robey Theatre Company in conjunction with The Los Angeles Theatre Center, produced Kellie’s play, “Transitions: A Trilogy of One-Act Plays.” Transitions received five NAACP Theatre nominations, winning the 2011 NAACP Theatre Award for Best Playwright Local and Best Ensemble. Kellie has been formally acknowledged and recognized for her commitment and dedication to exploring and developing work supporting cultural diversity and advocacy.
Kellie wants to work with all citizens of Oceanside to “Imagine a Brighter Future” for the city, residents, businesses, and visitors to create a community where there is equal opportunity to thrive.
Councilmember Ryan Keim was appointed to the Oceanside City Council in January 2019, to complete the last two years of a Council seat vacated as a result of the transition to district elections.
Ryan has spent a majority of his career in service to the citizens of Oceanside. Councilmember Keim was a Lifeguard at City of Oceanside pools during college, and graduated from California State University San Marcos with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
In 2005, Ryan served on the Police and Fire Commission until he joined the Oceanside Police Department in 2006. While with the Oceanside Police Department (OPD), Ryan worked in numerous assignments including the Neighborhood Policing Team and the Gang Suppression Unit. As a member of the Neighborhood Policing Team, Ryan partnered with various community groups throughout the city to address quality of life issues that often required creative and time-intensive solutions. Additionally, Ryan had the opportunity to work with students in vulnerable neighborhoods to prioritize education and healthy extra-curricular activities. After suffering an on-duty injury, Ryan retired medically as a sworn officer and became the Public Information Officer for the Oceanside Police Department.
Ryan then had the opportunity to join San Diego County Sheriff’s Department as the Public Affairs Director and primary spokesperson. As a member of the Sheriff’s Executive Management Team, he oversaw the Department of Media Relations at one of the largest sheriff’s departments in the country.
Councilmember Keim’s priorities for the City of Oceanside are enhancing public safety for all residents by strengthening community relationships, increasing and diversifying the economic opportunities for the City, and reducing traffic congestion. Ryan has been an Oceanside resident for over thirty years and lives in District 3 with his wife and daughter. For more information go to: https://www.ryanckeim.com/
