Arcata City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Reese
Halter
Reese Halter 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 HalterYou’re reading
- 03Genevieve Serna
- 04Daniel John Shahin
- 05Abigail "Abbie" Strickland
- 06Kimberley WhiteIncumbent
Background
- About
- Earth system scientist, broadcaster and author of 14 books. Holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Scientist, Broadcaster, Author
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Reese Halter
2 sourced01Housing1 sourced position
The candidate statement describes a tiny home community with greenspace in the Gateway Area.
Arcata wants a tiny home community replete with greenspace to grow food in the Gateway Area, so that the under 31s can afford to enter the housing market, own their homes and begin to accrue equity.”
Own statementMad River Union · Aug 20, 2026
02AI and robotics1 sourced position
The candidate statement says Arcata requires regulations for robotics and guardrails for AI.
Arcata requires regulations for upcoming robotics and guardrails for AI.”
Own statementMad River Union · Aug 20, 2026
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