City Of Arcata

Voice Mail: (707) 845-3900
Email: astillman@cityofarcata.org
Fax: (707) 822-8018
Write: 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521

Initially Installed in Office: December 12, 2006
Current Term Expires:  December 2014

Let's continue Arcata's spirit of innovation. Let's make environmental issues economically viable for our city. Let's make decisions by thinking of the kind of place we would like Arcata to be for our children and grandchildren. We have a lot of work to do.

We are fortunate to have a forward-thinking citizenry who support innovation and a university brimming with ideas and expertise. I believe acting locally is our solution. Let's continue Arcata's path toward a sustainable future.

Arcata City Council Service:

Council Member 1974–1980; 2006–present
Mayor 1974–1978 and 2010
Vice-Mayor 2008 & 2009

Profession:

Historic preservation consultant.

Member of City and Regional Governance Committees:

• City Council Representative to the Redwood Region Economic Development Commission (2009–Present)
• City Council Liaison to the Humboldt State University/City of Arcata Working Group
• Alternate City Council Representative to the Humboldt Waste Management Authority JPA (2012)
• Council Liaison for the Arcata House (2011 - 12)
• Council Liaison for the Friends of Arcata Marsh (2012)

 Other Community Service:

• Board Member, Godwit Days Bird Migration Festival (2000–present)
• Board Member, Fire Arts Center (1999–present)
• Board Member, Headwaters Fund (2004–present)
• Sponsor, Plaza Beautification Project (2006–present)
• Founding Member, Historical Sites Society of Arcata (1972–present)
• Member, HSU Business Partners (2002–present)
• Member, Umpqua Bank Divisional Board Community Advisory Committee (2003–present)
• Member, Arcata Chamber of Commerce (current)
• Member, Arcata Main Street (1987–present)
• Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation (1976–present)
• Member, California Preservation Foundation (1987–present)

Private Sector Accomplishments:

• Restored nine historic homes and commercial buildings, preserving Arcata's unique character
• Partnered with Humboldt State University to create the HSU Sculpture Courtyard in downtown Arcata as a student exhibition space
• Lobbied statewide in the 1980s for passage of California Main Street legislation
• Helped form the Arcata Downtown Business Community and later Arcata Main Street to revitalize a downtown plagued by closed storefronts
• Revitalized the Arcata Plaza's Ninth and H Street corner
• Provided two tourist lodging accommodations as part of the Arcata Stay network

Past Community Service:

• Alternate City Council Liaison for the Sister City Committee (2011)
• Alternate City Council Representative to the Redwood Coast Energy Authority (2011)
• Alternate City Council Representative to the Humboldt-Del Norte Hazardous Materials Response JPA (2011)
• City Council Representative to the Redwood Coast Energy Commission (2009)
• City Council Representative to the Humboldt Waste Management Authority JPA (2009)
• Member, Arcata Economic Development Committee (1997–2006)
• Board Member, Arcata Economic Development Corporation (1992–2000)
• Commissioner, State Water Commission (1976–1980)
• Board Member, President, Arcata Downtown Business Community's Main Street Program (1987–2002)
• Member, Humboldt County Economic Development Forum
• Member, Private Industry Council of Humboldt County
• Member, Arcata Design Review Committee
• Board Member, California Preservation Foundation

Awards:

• League of Women Voters Civic Contribution Award (2003)
• Democrat of the Year, Humboldt County (1996)