Arcata City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Abigail "Abbie"
Strickland
Abigail "Abbie" Strickland is running for Arcata City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 2 seats.
The race · City Council
- 01Blase Bonpane
- 02Reese Halter
- 03Genevieve Serna
- 04Daniel John Shahin
- 05Abigail "Abbie" StricklandYou’re reading
- 06Kimberley WhiteIncumbent
Background
- About
- Transportation planner and three-year member of the Arcata Planning Commission. Graduated from Humboldt State in 2020 with a degree in Planning and Policy.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Transportation Planner
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Abigail "Abbie" Strickland
4 sourced01General Plan1 sourced position
As Vice-Chair, moved the Planning Commission resolution recommending the City Council accept the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report (motion passed, March 2026).
Commission voteArcata Planning Commission minutes, March 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026
02Gateway zoning1 sourced position
As Vice-Chair, moved the motion affirming the Zoning Administrator's interpretation of the Gateway Use Permit and Design Review provisions (motion passed, March 2026).
Commission voteArcata Planning Commission minutes, March 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026
03Whaley House1 sourced position
Seconded the Planning Commission resolution recommending the City Council approve zoning amendments, a planning development permit and a subdivision for the Whaley House at 1395 H Street (motion passed, May 2026).
Commission voteArcata Planning Commission minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
04Housing1 sourced position
Her candidate statement lists housing affordability among her goals.
expand housing affordability”
Own statementMad River Union · Aug 20, 2026
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