Fairfield City Councilwoman
Catherine Moy
Catherine Moy was born and raised in Fairfield, California. Her parents were also raised in Fairfield. Catherine graduated from Fairfield High School and attended Solano Community College before transferring and receiving her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism from Hayward State College.
Following graduation from college, Catherine worked for the Daily Republic in Fairfield. She held the positions of editorial assistant, political and county reporter, feature columnist, and assistant city editor. From 2002 to 2008, Catherine worked as a columnist and freelance reporter for The Reporter in Vacaville. She also worked as a freelance writer for national magazines and various newspapers. During her career, Catherine received numerous awards and recognition from local, state, and national newspaper associations. In 2005, Catherine began volunteering for Move America Forward, a non-profit organization that supports American troops serving overseas, and was appointed Executive Director of the organization in 2007. Catherine investigated, reported, and co-authored American Mourning, a best-selling book about two families whose lives changed dramatically after their sons were killed in Iraq. Catherine has done volunteer work with children through Girl Scouts, youth sports, equestrian, and the arts. She has also been an active volunteer with the Loyal Order of Moose and served as a lay minister to Holy Spirit Church, serving sick, elderly, and terminally ill residents in Fairfield. Catherine was appointed to the Fairfield City Council in October of 2008, following the death of City Councilmember Frank Kardos, and was elected to another term in 2009, 2014, and 2018. Catherine and her husband, also a native of Fairfield, have been married for over 20 years and have one teenage daughter. |
Laurie Lynn Hughes 06 April |
Laurie Lynn Hughes
Pro-life advocate and author of Choose Zoe
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The Right Stuff columnists Jim McCully and Earl Heal June 6, 2022 |
Every week the Daily Republic, the local Fairfield newspaper prints a column “The Right Stuff”, that discusses relevant conservative issues. Jim McCully and Earl Heal, both influential leaders within the Solano County Republican party and our community along with Roger Oberbeck and Kevin Ryan, write these columns providing thoughtful commentary and information.
Here in the month of June, the Solano Republican Women’s Federated consider ourselves fortunate to have Jim and Earl speak at our Luncheon meeting.
Jim McCully is a former Chairman of the Solano County Republican Central Committee, former Regional Vice Chairman of the California Republican Party and a retired US Secret Service Officer. He and his family also own and operates a winery and vintner business which produces and markets Gunn Barrel Wines.
Earl Heal is a retired Air Force Officer, Vacaville resident, contributing member of The Right Stuff column and formerly a member of the Solano County Republican Central Committee.
He is respected by many for his selfless contributions and leadership positions within Solano county including board member of the Solano Tea Party, Meals on Wheels, Taxpayers Organization, Constitutional Literacy Advocates and many others.
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Mayor Ronald Kott, 7 March 2022 |
Rio Vista Mayor Ronald Kott
Ron was raised in Auburn, New York, a small, lake side community in the Finger Lakes Area of upstate New York. His career took him to major metropolitan areas including, New York, Miami, Buffalo and San Francisco, before moving to Rio Vista in 2008, recapturing the small community atmosphere he found so appealing.
He has 25 years of senior level financial and managerial experience holding the Chief Financial Officer, VP Finance, Controller and other top financial positions, both public and privately held companies. His experience covers; finance, accounting, budgeting, human resources, IT, operations and facilities management.
He attended Rutgers University, then transferred to the University of Nebraska-Omaha where he received a BS in Economics and an MBA. Additionally, he earned Certified Managerial Accountant and Certified Financial Management designations. Beginning in 2010, Ron has volunteered his services providing free tax preparation to low- and middle- income taxpayers, mainly in Rio Vista, through the IRS sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Ron was elected to the City Council in November 2014. In 2016 he was appointed Vice Mayor and in November 2017, upon the passing of Mayor Norman Richardson, was appointed Mayor of Rio Vista. In addition to serving on various city committees and commissions, Ron also represents Rio Vista, serving on the boards of the Solano Transportation Agency, Solano County Water Authority, Yolo Solano Air Quality Board, the Delta Protection Commission and several other regional agencies.
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