City Of Arcata

Voice Mail: (707) 845-9372
Email: sbrinton@cityofarcata.org
Fax: (707) 822-8018
Write: 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521

Installed in Office: December 9, 2008
Term Expires: December 2012

I was born and raised in Arcata and I love this city. As a grassroots organizer, I have worked for years to make our community and our society safer, more just and more equitable. It is this desire to effect positive, transformative change that led me to public office, first as a local school board member and now as your council member.

I'm an unrepentant idealist, but I'm also a realist. I know we have the capacity to meet the biggest challenges of our time here at the local level—from chronic homelessness and the shortage of affordable housing to climate change and environmental degradation—but it's going to require innovative ideas, respectful persistence and strategic planning.

It's also going to require your input and active involvement. After all, I'm working for you—and don't ever let me forget it! Whether or not we agree on a particular issue, I will always listen to you and take your input seriously. Please feel free to contact me with your questions, ideas, concerns and comments.

Thank you for taking an interest in your community and your local elected officials. It is a great honor to represent you and to serve this remarkable city.

Arcata City Council Service:

Vice Mayor: 2012
Council Member: 2008–present.

Profession:

Move to Amend, Field Representative

Education:

Some college (still in progress).

Member of City and Regional Governance Committees:

• Alternate City Council Representative to the Humboldt Transit Authority (2011-12)
• City Council Representative to the Humboldt Waste Management Authority (2012)
• Alternate City Council Representative to the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District - Water Quality Task Force (2012)
• Alternate City Council Liaison to the HSU/City Liaisons Group (2012)
• Alternate City Council Liaison to the Sister Cities Committee (2012)

Past Community Involvement and Service:

• City Council Representative to the Redwood Coast Energy Authority (2011)
• Alternate City Council Representative to the Redwood Region Economic Development Commission (2011)
• Alternate City Council Representative to the Humboldt Waste Management Authority (2011)
• City Council Representative to the Humboldt Waste Management Authority JPA (2010)
• City Council Liaison to the Arcata Chamber of Commerce (2009-11)
• City Council Liaison to the Arcata Sister City Committee (2010-11)
• Council Representative to Humboldt Transit Authority (2009)
• Council Liaison to the Arcata Endeavor (2009)
• Board Member, Northern Humboldt Union High School District
• Member of NHUHSD Wellness and Sports Advisory Committees
• Campaign Manager for Mark Lovelace's Supervisorial campaign
• Member, Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee
• Volunteer for Democracy Unlimited and the Measure T campaign
• Volunteer organizer for the Tenants Union of Northern Humboldt
• Organizer of anti-war rallies and marches with Communities for Peace
• Volunteer for youth recreational activities organized by the Placebo
• Cook and server for Arcata Food Not Bombs
• Front desk attendant for the Redwood Peace & Justice Center
• Student Body President, Sunny Brae Middle School.