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Michael J. Machi
3909 votes
20.05%
- 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 31 year Arcata resident.
Priorities:
- Protecting Arcata's natural environment by strongly supporting Arcata's General Plan 2020
- Attracting customers to Arcata stores by recruiting sustainable businesses
- Improving City government by supporting decision-making processes where all stakeholders are brought to the table.
Harmony Jean Groves
2942 votes
15.09%
- Occupation: Solar Sales Person
- Poli-Sci Graduate HSU 2004
- Students to Save Campus Recycling-HSU
- Statewide Bicycle Legislation Lobbyist
- Graduation Pledge Director
- Car Free Candidate
- Working Woman
Priorities:
- Planned Growth with Infill instead of annexation
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
- Affordable Housing with Inclusionary Zoning
Paul J. Pitino
2266 votes
11.62%
- Occupation: Self Employed Landscaper
- Member of City of Arcata Transportation Safety Committee since 1997.
- Activist opposing Janes Creek West, a proposed developement of 900 homes in the Arcata Bottoms.
- Teacher of Spanish at Pacific Union School 1993-2000.
- Union Leader of Teamsters Local 624 at Masonite Corp. in Ukiah.
- Millwright at Masonite Corp. 1979-1989.
- B.S. Engineering CSULA 1972, Bilingual Teacher's Credential (Spanish) CSULA 1992.
Priorities:
- A public restroom downtown Arcata.
- Improvement of the homeless/ traveler situation existing in Arcata.
- Preservation of open space and natural resources in and around Arcata.
Robert C. "Rob" Amerman
2159 votes
11.07%
- Occupation: Public Radio Employee
- Worked for the City of Arcata in the City Manager's Office, Finance Department, and Recreation Division
- Worked for the City of Eureka's Redevelopment Agency
- Served on the City of Arcata's Committee on Democracy and Corporations and the Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Commission
- Chaired the City of Arcata's Measure F Task Force
Priorities:
- Affordable Housing
- Sustainable Economic Development
- Environmental Protection and Restoration
James M. Sorter
2151 votes
11.03%
- Occupation: Retired School Superintendent
Gregory P. Allen
1629 votes
8.35%
- Occupation: Attorney
- Bar-certified litigator working in the areas of civil liberties, business planning, family law and criminal defense, with appeals cited in treatises.
- Stanford, Bachelor and Master of Arts; University of Illinois, Juris Doctor; Studied in Germany; Has lived in Canada as well.
- Author of Arcata's Police Review Act, Free Music and Entertainment Act and Patient Protection Act.
- Board Director, Redwood Chapter, American Civil Liberties Union (Arcata); Board Director, Northern California ACLU (San Francisco).
- Chairman and founder of Arcata Medical Patients and Arcatans for Freedom and Safety.
- Steering Committee member, Counsel and Chair of Legal Committee, Green Party of Humboldt County.
Priorities:
- Arcata needs careful government spending and stronger fiscal management - Public money must be invested & spent with social & enviro. responsibility.
- Support and nurture local businesses to build a sustainable economy consistent with our desire for environmentally benign industries and green values.
- Designate higher density zones centered around downtown (taller structures) w/50% residential space - to save our open space & woods from development.
Jhym "Fhyre" Phoenix
1293 votes
6.63%
- Occupation: Grantwriter
- Master's degree in Human Service Administration, 1990
- Graduate of Cascadia Leadership Training, 2001
- Fundraiser for Redwood Peace and Justice Centers, 2004
- Founder, Humboldt Community Currency Project, 2003
- Past Executive Director of three non-profit organizations
- Nominee, Humboldt County Peacemaker Prize, 2004
Priorities:
- Water Preservation
- Living Wage Jobs
- Solving Homeless Problem
Brooke McClure
1071 votes
5.49%
Mark Owens
999 votes
5.12%
- Occupation: Businessowner
Nicholas Bravo
942 votes
4.83%
- Occupation: University Student
- Will graduate in May '05 with B.A. in Theater and Religious studies.
- Is currently the Student representative for the Religious Studies Department at HSU.
- Born in Nebraska, moved to Arcata in 2000
- Did charity work in Mexico in '99
- I am an experienced occultist, and feel I have been called to serve the people
- I am currently doing volunteer work at the Arcata Endeavor. I am also working on helping them find ways of helping teh Endeavor serve more people
Priorities:
- Budgetary repair and financial responsibility.
- Economic Growth, Solving the Plaza "Problem".
- Cooperation between HSU General Plan and Arcata General plan.
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