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Eureka City Council Ward 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Kathleen Herrera

Candidate for City Council Ward 5

10 candidates · 3 seats4 sourced positions

Kathleen Herrera is running for Eureka City Council Ward 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jeff Leonard.

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Retired Eureka resident who previously worked in real estate, as a bartender and as a U.S. Postal Service supervisor.

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Where Kathleen Herrera stands: positions on the record

Parking and housing1 sourced position

  • Said parking is available in Old Town and downtown, pointing to free lots at the Adorni Center and Madaket Plaza.

    “parking is available”

    Own statementLost Coast Outpost · Sep 30, 2026

Paid parking1 sourced position
Data centers1 sourced position
Homeless services1 sourced position

  • Says she believes in Housing First for the unhoused, with the goal of someday making street living not an option.

    “I believe in Housing First”

    Own statementCity of Eureka candidate statement

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