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Abbie Strickland
for
Arcata City Council

“I am running for City Council because I love Arcata and I want to put my experience and knowledge to work to help make our community an even better place to live, work, and do business.”

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Abbie Strickland
for
Arcata City Council

“I am running for City Council because I love Arcata and I want to put my experience and knowledge to work to help make our community an even better place to live, work, and do business.”

My campaigns top issues

Together We Can...

Revitalize the Plaza

Attract residents and visitors by promoting outdoor dining, public art, and destination signage.

Improve lighting and landscaping to make the plaza more inviting and feel safer in the evenings.

Invest in Infrastructure

Improve and expand sidewalks, bike lanes, public transit, parks, and trails.

Reduce speed limits near sensitive areas such as schools and encourage more crosswalks in areas with high foot traffic.

Support Local Farms & Food Systems

Supporting small local farms strengthens our local economy, promotes food security, and helps preserve our agricultural lands. I want to work with local farmers to ensure they have the support they need to succeed.

Encourage Economic Development

Streamline permitting making the process for getting a permit to develop faster, clearer, and more predictable without eliminating necessary environmental, safety, or community protections

Improve vacant storefronts.The city can streamline permitting, connect entrepreneurs with available commercial spaces, provide incentives for tenant improvements, and work with property owners to activate long-vacant storefronts.

Continue to promote and encourage city events to bring our community together, support local artists, businesses, and create opportunities for youth and their families to participate in.

Promote Mixed-Use Development

I support thoughtful mixed-use development that brings housing, local businesses, and community services together. By encouraging housing above storefronts, supporting infill development, and creating more walkable and bike-friendly neighborhoods, we can expand housing opportunities while strengthening our local economy.

Invest in Our Youth

Expand recreation and enrichment opportunities by partnering with schools, non-profits, and community organizations.

Establish a Youth Advisory Council and give young residents a formal voice in local government and policymaking.

Collaborate: Improve Health/Wellness Services

Collaborate with the County to coordinate resources to improve healthcare options as well as homelessness and community wellness services.

Support local non-profit organizations who are managing clothing and food drives, and actively caring for the houseless who are in need of basic necessities such as clothing and warm meals.

We are strongly supporting

Abbie Strickland for Arcata City Council

Meredith Matthews
Meredith Matthews
Current Arcata City Council Member
Sarah Schaefer
Sarah Schaefer
current Arcata City Council Member
Matt Simmons
Matt Simmons
Chair- City of Arcata Planning Commission
Bart Silvers
Bart Silvers
Retired-
City of Arcata Chief of Police

About Me

  • Graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt in 2020 with a B.S. in Environmental Science and Management with a Concentration in Planning & Policy

  • I have served on the City of Arcata Planning Commission for 3+ years

  • For 3 years I worked as a Land Use Planner for the County of Humboldt and for the last 3 years-present I have worked as a Transportation Planner for the Coastal Commission.

Contact Me

Email: Abbiestrickland2026@gmail.com

Phone: (707) 502-2190

Instagram: @AbbieforArcataCityCouncil

Facebook: @AbbieStricklandforArcataCityCouncil

I am very grateful for your donations!