Candidates
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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.
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