Mayor, Council & Treasurer

Charles was elected to the City Council in 2016, after serving two years on the Planning Commission.  He has been an active volunteer in the community for a variety of organizations. Charles spent almost 30 years as a full time officer in the Army National Guard working in federal financial management, logistics, and contracting. Charles also served for a period of time as  Finance Director for the City of SLO. 

Charles plans to work towards achieving a business friendly environment to help promote economic development that enhances our community and the City's ability to provide better services and infrastructure.

Mark was elected to the City Council in 2020, after serving on the Planning Commission for 10 years, and was reelected to the City Council in November 2024. He has been a resident of the City since 2003 and has lived on the Central Coast since 1991 when he became a student at Cal Poly. He earned his degree in 1996 and has been practicing architecture on the Central Coast ever since. Mark has been very active in the community, joining the Atascadero Kiwanis Club in 2008; served as Club President in 2015, and is currently the Club Treasurer. As an architect, Mark has been instrumental in several key projects in town including Joy Park, Veteran’s Memorial, and Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. Mark and his wife were married in 1991 and have two children born in 1995 and 2000.

Susan was originally elected to the Council in November, 2018 and was reelected in November, 2022. She's been a management consultant for healthcare providers and companies for 25 years. She was a hospital administrator and has a Masters in Business Administration from Stanford University, with a certificate in public management. She has a long history of community involvement in schools, civic organizations, and professional societies. When her son entered college, Susan decided to run for the City Council to continue to use her talents and dedication to service. She and her husband Gordon Fuglie have lived in Atascadero for ten years.

Heather Newsom was elected to the Council in November, 2018, and was reelected in November 2022.  Prior to that she served on the City's Parks & Recreation Commission.  She has been in the accounting industry for 22 years and she owns and manages an accounting/ tax practice.  Heather moved to Atascadero in 2015. She is married with three stepdaughters and a baby girl, born in June, 2018. She is actively involved in the community and serves on the Atascadero Greyhound Foundation board as Treasurer and Atascadero Kiwanis Club as Secretary.

Seth Peek was elected to the Council in November, 2024.