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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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