Shane Brinton
Voice Mail: (707) 522-0387
Email: sbrinton@cityofarcata.org
Fax: (707) 822-0818
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:
Council Member: 2008 - present.
Profession:
Customer Service - Arcata Scoop.
Education:
Some college (still in progress).
Member of City and Regional Governance Committees:
- Council Representative to the Humboldt Waste Management Authority (JPA) 2010
- Council Liaison to the Arcata Chamber of Commerce 2009 - present
- Council Liaison to the Arcata Sister City Committee 2010
Past Community Involvement and Service:
- Council Representative to Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) 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.