SDCMS’ Dr. Akilah Weber Announces Run for State Senate

California State Assemblymember

Dr. Akilah Weber has announced she is running for the soon-to-be vacant state Senate District 39 seat.

Weber has distinguished herself in the State Legislature as a vigorous advocate for the rights of patients and physicians. Her candidacy is a top priority for the San Diego County Medical Society and the California Medical Association. Dr. Weber is one of only three physicians currently in the State Assembly. There are no physicians in the State Senate.

Weber touted her work to improve healthcare access, the education system, and the environment during her time in the Assembly.

“As State Senator for District 39, I will continue this fight,” Weber said in a written statement. “My promise to voters is that I will always be their voice to create a stronger and healthier San Diego for all.”

Dr. Weber is running for the seat currently held by Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, who will be termed out in 2024. Senate District 39 consists of nearly half of San Diego’s registered voters; the entirety of the cities of Lemon Grove, La Mesa, El Cajon, and Coronado; and unincorporated parts of San Diego County.

Previously, Weber was a La Mesa city council member and before entering politics, she was an ob-gyn with Rady Children’s Hospital and UC San Diego Health.

Meet Kendall Garvey, Your New SDCMS Membership Coordinator

“I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN MASSACHUSETTS, and while I will always be a New England girl at heart, I’ve spent the last three years making San Diego home. Not a hard thing to do here in paradise.

“You can usually find me exploring new coffee shops and grocery stores (in search for the perfect snack), taking a yoga class with friends, or adventuring in nature with a long hike or quick ocean dip.

“Prior to SDCMS, I worked in business development and marketing at a cybersecurity company. Before that, I worked in patient services at a community healthcare center in Burlington, Vermont. I am very excited to be a part of SDCMS and look forward to working with and meeting you all. If you ever see me at one of our member socials, please come up and chat! I’d love to learn more about you and how we can better support you. Or, if you’d like to talk local cafes and San Diego activities, I’m all ears!“

Kendall can be reached at kendall.garvey@sdcms.org or at (858) 565-8888.