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Humboldt County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
Council Member; City of Arcata Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 29 4:38pm
(49 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.44%)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Alex Stillman Click here for more information about this candidate 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 Click here for more information about this candidate 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 Click here for more information about this candidate 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 Click here for more information about this candidate 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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