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Alex Stillman
3,222 votes
28.91%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- League of Women Voters Civic Contribution Award (2003)
- Democrat of the Year, Humboldt County (1996)
- Woman of Achievement Award, American Association of University Women
- Board member, and now chair, Godwit Days Bird Migration Festival (2000-present)
- Arcata City Council member 1972-1980 and 2006-present, Mayor 1974-1978 and Dec.2009-present
- Historic preservation consultant, a life built upon restoring historic buildings
Priorities:
- Arcata Ridge Trail, improved parks and trails and healthy living ammenities
- Save the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary's founding purpose
- Ensure vibrant neighborhoods and business community
Mark Wheetley
3,178 votes
28.52%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Senior Biologist Specialist, Department of Fish and Game
- Making Headway Advisory Board Member
- Redwood Region Economic Development Commission, Executive Board Member
- Redwood Regional Watershed Center, Advisory Board Member
- California Association of Councils of Governments Executive Committee
- League of California Cites Board of Directors
Priorities:
- Build the Arcata Ridge Trail
- Encourage programs, policies and projects to support healthy activities for youth, families and seniors
- Promote Arcata's leadership in coastal protection, wetland & watershed restoration and forest stewardship
David "Dave" Meserve
2,754 votes
24.71%
- Occupation: Home Designer/Builder
- Long time North Coast Resident
- BA and Teaching Credential from HSU
- Served on Arcata City Coucil 2002-2006
- Experienced in government, business, education
Priorities:
- Regional energy and food independence.
- Affordable housing for all income levels
- Build the Arcata-Eureka bike and pedestrian trail now!
Geronimo Jerry Garcia
650 votes
5.83%
- Occupation: Bicycle Messenger
Josh Mohland
555 votes
4.98%
- Occupation: Software Engineer
- B.A. Humboldt State University (2006)
- Officer, Future Business Leaders of America
- Local Business Owner Since 2005
Priorities:
- Realistic Economic Development
- Safe and Vibrant Nightlife
- Local Issues and City Management First
Mark Sailors
486 votes
4.36%
- Occupation: Business Owner
Robert Benson
251 votes
2.25%
- Occupation: Sovereign Rights Advocate
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