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Humboldt County, CA November 7, 2000 Election
Council Member; City of Arcata Voter Information

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Connie Stewart 4166 votes 23.26%

Michael J. Machi 3097 votes 17.29%
  • Occupation: Woodworker, landlord
  • Education: BA (Geography 1979) and teaching credential from Humboldt State University.
  • 4 year Veteran, U.S. Coast Guard bookkeeper and search and rescue crewman.
  • Lifelong Humboldt County resident and 27 year Arcata resident.
Priorities:
  • Fiscal Accountability through regular review of all City contracts for compliance, and through full disclosure of actual City expenditures.
  • Better Infrastructure Maintenance through set-aside funds for street, sewer & water repairs; & through policies eliminating ineffective quick fixes.
  • Openness in Government through policies requiring fewer closed sessions, more timely disclosure of land-use projects, & more public forums.
Bob Ornelas 2783 votes 15.54%
  • Occupation: incumbent,brewery co-owner
  • B.S. Natural resources, H.S.U.
  • Chair of Humboldt Transit Authority
  • Chair of Hum't HazMat Authority
  • Northcoast Environmental Ctr. Board
  • Arcata Chamber of Commerce Member
  • Liason to Arcata Econ. Dev. Commission
Priorities:
  • Public Health and Safety
  • Support and creation of local arts and businesses
  • Quality affordable housing for all Arcatans
Dwain L. Goforth 2700 votes 15.08%
  • Occupation: computer programmer
  • 26-year resident of Arcata
  • homeowner, married, parent
  • business owner, Milestone Software
  • 1979 graduate of Humboldt State University
  • Prior Arcata public service: Planning Commission, Budget Task Force
Priorities:
  • Public Service: Listen to people who care
  • City Infrastructure: Improve transportation for autos, bicycles and pedestrians
  • Growth and Housing: Implement the new General Plan for wise growth, protect our small-town atmosphere
Susan L. Brinton 1916 votes 10.70%
Ron Ramsay Hagg 1537 votes 8.58%
Donn R.J. Filbert 1529 votes 8.54%
  • Occupation: Retired
  • Business Owner
  • Electronic Parts Salesman
  • Sandwhich Shop Proprietor
  • Lumber Worker
  • Art Entrepreneur
  • Activist
Priorities:
  • Openness - 100% adherence to Ralph Brown Act!
  • Accountability - End to buck passing!
  • Responsibility - Special care in all contracts!

Basic candidate data supplied by the County elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
 
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