Sarah Schaefer (Councilmember) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Arcata City Council after the election.
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On the record: Sarah Schaefer
4 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
Made the motion to adopt the 45-day moratorium on data center land-use applications; the Times-Standard reports all council members voted in favor (5-0, September 2026).
Council voteTimes-Standard · Sep 17, 2026
02Measure G sales tax1 sourced position
Schaefer voted yes to place the renewal of the Measure G three-fourths cent transactions and use tax on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteArcata City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026
03Grant projects1 sourced position
Voted no on directing staff to pursue Option 02 for projects under the state CDBG funding notice (passed 4-1, February 2026).
Council voteArcata City Council special meeting minutes, Feb. 26, 2026 · Feb 26, 2026
04Coastal zoning1 sourced position
Schaefer voted yes to adopt the comprehensive update to the Coastal Zoning Ordinance and submit it to the Coastal Commission for certification (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteArcata City Council minutes, March 18, 2026 · Mar 18, 2026
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