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Sara Weber is running for Newport Beach City Council District 7. She was born and raised in Newport Beach, and she attended Our Lady Queen of Angels Elementary School and Corona Del Mar High School. After receiving her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Accounting from the University of San Diego, she spent 15 years working at a prestigious Big Four Accounting Firm in Orange County. She and her husband followed their dreams and started their own accounting firm. They now help serve clients locally in Newport Beach and throughout the state of California. Sara asks that voters trust her financial acumen and proven leadership to preserve and enhance Newport’s legacy as a community that thrives with a distinct blend of tradition, growth, and unwavering commitment to its residents.

Hayley Wade Marting is an experienced political staffer with a demonstrated history of working in public service. After years of working in the public and private sectors, she found her passion: political communication. She has a knack for turning complex political issues into digestible messaging. Hayley founded WINNXT, your political communication experts, and exactly what you need to win your next race. WINNXT is a cutting-edge, straight-to-business firm that does not believe in the fluff– because neither will your voters. It is simple: in today’s fast-paced political landscape, communication can make or break a campaign. Luckily, WINNXT knows how to bring your political communication from your biggest stress to your biggest asset. Hayley also volunteers with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Read Across America. She is also heavily involved in local politics in San Diego County. Additionally, Hayley serves as a UCSB Alumni Ambassador and received her Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. In her free time, she can be found at the beach with her dog, picking up a good book, or conquering yet another DIY home project.

In the next episode of “Civic Matters”, we’re joined by Sara Catalan, President and CEO of the Orange County Taxpayers Association. With ballots dropping on October 7th, this episode is a must-listen! Sara breaks down each state proposition on your ballot, offering detailed insights and recommendations from a taxpayer and business owner’s perspective. Don’t miss this chance to get informed before you cast your vote—knowledge is power!

City of San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones served on the City Council from 2007 to 2018, serving as Vice Mayor from 2012-2018, and was elected as Mayor in 2018 and 2022. In addition to her role as Mayor, Rebecca represents San Marcos on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors where she advocates for transportation solutions that benefit San Marcos residents. Additionally, Mayor Jones serves on the SANDAG executive committee and regional planning committee. Rebecca also sits on the Countywide Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board that oversees and approves actions of all the San Diego County area successor agencies and manages the assets and repayment of debts and other obligations. Prior to joining the San Marcos City Council, Rebecca was an active community volunteer and leader. She served as a member of the San Marcos Creek Specific Plan Task Force from 2005 to 2007, and as an Advisory Board Member for the San Marcos Boys and Girls Club for more than a decade! She also co-owned her own small business in furniture marketing for over 20 years. In her spare time, Rebecca hosts the inspirational “The SheEO Lead In” podcast that highlights women in leadership and their journeys that led them to their careers.