Mark Watts is now principal at Mark Watts Advocacy, LLC (DBA, Watts & Hartmann, LLC) . Mr. Watts' responsibilities include providing lobbying services and strategic political advice, as well as managing and directing the day-to-day activities of the firm. He specializes in transportation policy and clients aligned with this. Mr. Watts previously served in the California State Assembly as the Chief of Staff for Assembly Speaker Curt Pringle and as Staff Director, Assembly Way& Means committee, Under the shared leadership of the Republican Leader and Speaker Brown, served as CAO of the Assembly Rules committee He also served in Governor Wilson's administration as Undersecretary Transportation.Mr. Watts was appointed to serve on the Placer County Planning commission on February 14, 2023. Previously, he served several terms in the Placer county-based, North Auburn Municipal Advisory Commission, including terms as chair.