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Michael Winkler
4281 votes
28.62%
- Occupation: Energy Research Engineer
- HSU Schatz Energy Research Center 1997-Present
- B.S. Environmental Resources Engineering, HSU, Phi Beta Kappa, 2003
- Member, City of Arcata Planning Commission, 2000-Present
- Started Humboldt Energy Independence Fund (HEIF) & HSU 100% Recycled Paper Program
- HSU Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT) Steering Committee, 2000-Present
- Member of Green Wheels Board
Priorities:
- "Tough Love" approach for helping the homeless
- Support prop. 215 and medical marijuana; shut down large-scale, illegal grow houses
- Smart Growth, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, local services and infrastructure
Shane Brinton
3043 votes
20.35%
- Occupation: School Board Member, NHUHSD
- Born and raised in Arcata.
- Grassroots Community Organizer & part-time Office Assistant.
- Campaign Manager for County Supervisor Mark Lovelace.
- Former Member, Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee.
- Former volunteer for The Placebo, The Tenants' Union, Democracy Unlimited, Food Not Bombs, and many other community groups.
- Student, musician, writer, and Crabs baseball enthusiast.
Priorities:
- ECONOMY: Living-Wage Jobs & Local Economic Development.
- HOUSING: Affordable Homes & Protections for Renters.
- SUSTAINABILITY: Green Energy, Public Transportation, & Bike Trails.
Susan Ornelas
2926 votes
19.56%
- Occupation: Executive Director, Jacoby Creek Land Trust
- HSU Lecturer - sustainable agriculture, initiated Arcata Educational Farm
- Consultant - County of Humboldt, General Plan & Economic Development
- Energy Research Engineer, Schatz Energy Research Center
- Willow Creek Farms, owner 1983-1995
- MS Environmental Systems
- BS Environmental Resources Engineer
Priorities:
- Economic Development
- Energy efficiency
- Restore respect on streets & in parks
Michael J. Machi
2587 votes
17.30%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- 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 35 year Arcata resident.
Priorities:
- Improving and expanding Arcata's public safety capabilities.
- Maintaining City streets, sidewalks and trails.
- Protecting Arcata's quality of life by strongly supporting Arcata's General Plan 2020
Jason A. Grow
1292 votes
8.64%
Geronimo Garcia
728 votes
4.87%
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