Kevin Lee Faulconer (born January 24, 1967) is an American politician serving as the 36th mayor of San Diego, California.
He was elected in a special election in February 2014 after the resignation of Bob Filner and served the balance of his predecessor's term, through the end of 2016.
He was sworn in as mayor on March 3, 2014.
On June 7, 2016, he won election to a full term.
Prior to his election as mayor, Faulconer served as a San Diego City Council member representing City Council District 2.
He served on the council from January 2006 to March 2014, including two years as the council president pro tem, the number two leadership position on the council.
He is a Republican, although local government positions are officially nonpartisan per California state law.
With Faulconer as mayor, San Diego became the largest city in the United States with a Republican mayor.