Mohland Kick-Off Focuses on Economic Growth
Josh Mohland talks with supporters outside of his business on I St. duing his campaign kick-off. By John C. Osborn
Arcata City Council candidate Josh Mohland wants to make it clear that he is not a politician, and he thinks that point makes him stand out against other candidates.
Mohland, a political newcomer to the Arcata scene, [...]
Eureka to Discuss Medical Marijuana Enforcement, Smoking Law
The Eureka City Council will discuss possible enforcement guidelines and fines associated with the recently approved medical marijuana ordinance at its meeting tonight. Aside from that, and discussion of the Jefferson Elementary School property purchase, the council will also consider whether to amend the city’s controversial smoking ordinance after receiving complaints from a number of [...]
Jefferson School Purchase On Tap Again
By John C. Osborn
The Eureka City Council will consider giving the city’s Redevelopment Agency the go-ahead to purchase the Jefferson Elementary School property from Eureka City Schools in its entirety at its meeting Tuesday.
The original plan to have the burden of the $600,000 purchasing cost split between the city and Northcoast Children’s Services fell through [...]
Peter LaVallee Launches Mayoral Run
Eureka Mayoral candidate Peter LaVallee addresses a crowd outside of The Wharfinger during campaign kick-off. By John C. Osborn.
In kicking off his campaign, Peter LaVallee named a number of important issues both the council and mayor must address in Eureka in coming year, including the budget, economic growth, and homelessness.
LaVallee addressed mainly supporters outside of [...]
Neely Launches Offensive Against Bass
Fourth District Supe Bonnie Neely address supporters at her campaign HQ. By John C. Osborn
In her speech before supporters to kick-off the next leg of the Fourth District Supervisorial Race, incumbent Bonnie Neely went on the offensive against her competitor, Eureka Mayor Virginia Bass, on a number of topics.
Neely spoke to the crowd of mostly [...]
Neighbors Circulate Survey About Jefferson Property
Community members gather at City Hall to discuss Jefferson Elementary property last Tuesday. By John C. Osborn
Community organizers who have worked to convert the now-blighted Jefferson Elementary School property into something a bit more neighborly are circulating a survey to collect comment on what the community envisions for the site.
Following the abrupt and quiet departure [...]
Josh Mohland Campaign Event at Blondies
From the Mohland Camp:
A FREE All-Ages, All-Day Event this Saturday at Blondies!
Join us in kicking off the fall semester in style at Blondies Food and Drink (LK Wood and California) in Arcata. With a beer garden, great barbecue by Chris, and FREE live music all day, this is an event not to [...]
Ron Kuhnel Launches Campaign (AUDIO)
By John C. Osborn
For Ron Kuhnel, running for the Third Ward seat is the natural extension of all the work he has done in the community already, may it be his eight years on Eureka‘s Planning Commission, or his intimate involvement with neighborhood organizations. But for Kuhnel, the stakes are dire, and he thinks he [...]
Mari Wilson Ditches Democrats
Just days after the Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee made endorsements for a variety of Humboldt County races, Mari Wilson, Humboldt County’s Assistant Assessor who is gunning for the top position in that department, re-registered from Democrat to Decline to State. According to voter registration records, Wilson switched her registration on April 20. The HCDCC [...]
Humboldt Sentinel Interviews Marian Brady (VIDEO)
This is a first in a series of interviews of candidates running for office in Eureka by Charles Douglas of the Humboldt Sentinel. The interviews are being aired every week on Access Humboldt, Channel 12, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The interviews, after being aired, will be available on the Sentinel’s You Tube page.
The [...]
