About Heather
Heather Newsom is a small business owner with more than 22 years of experience in the accounting and tax profession.
As the owner and manager of a successful accounting and tax practice, she has helped thousands of individuals and small businesses navigate complex financial and tax issues while building long-term financial stability. Heather is also an Enrolled Agent, the highest credential awarded by the IRS to represent taxpayers before the agency.
In 2018, Heather was elected to the Atascadero City Council and was reelected in 2022. During her service on the Council, she has also served as Mayor Pro Tem and has represented Atascadero on several important regional and local committees, including:
- Finance Committee
- City/Schools Committee
- Design Review Committee
- Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee
- SLO Council of Governments
- SLO Regional Transit Authority
- League of California Cities – Council Liaison and Voting Delegate
Prior to her election, Heather served on the City's Parks & Recreation Commission
Heather is deeply involved in her community.
She served as Treasurer of the Atascadero Greyhound Foundation for three years, supporting educational opportunities for local students. As a member of the Atascadero Kiwanis Club, Heather works alongside fellow volunteers to strengthen the community through service projects. Heather has also volunteered as a coach at Atascadero High School and became a substitute teacher with AUSD in 2025 to help fill the need and support local schools.
Heather earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the Metropolitan State University of Denver and an Associates Degree from Red Rocks Community College. Heather and her husband have a blended family of four children and she is a proud grandmother. She is running for State Senate to fight for her children's future and the future of the generations to come.