In 2015, Cabrera was appointed councilman for West Kendall’s Community Council, a local land use and zoning board in Miami-Dade County.
[4] Prior to serving as a county commissioner, Cabrera led the Republican National Committee and President Donald J. Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign in Florida as State Director.
[1] In November 2024, Cabrera sponsored a successful initiative to rename a four-mile stretch of road in Hialeah as "President Donald J. Trump Avenue".
Pledging upon his election to "roll up my sleeves and work together strengthen our Republican Party, putting America, Florida, and Miami-Dade County first,” he said.
In this role, Cabrera has been involved in drafting and revising the party's platform to reflect contemporary issues and the evolving priorities of the Republican electorate.
This initiative expanded access to the Golden Passport Program, worked to synchronize traffic lights, safeguard the Ludlam Trail, and highlighted the need for seamless connectivity between Miami-Dade Transit and municipal trolleys and rideshare services.
He emphasized that these measures will significantly reduce the risk of accidents and fatalities on some of the busiest roads while fulfilling the community's long-standing desire for a linear park.
[27] Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera introduced legislation focused on improving services for older adults in Miami-Dade County.
The resolution mandates a comprehensive study to evaluate the feasibility and practicality of implementing these reduced speed limits in unincorporated areas of the County.