Last year, local small business owner Raelina Krikston ran for Arcata City Council on a pro-housing, pro-renters' rights platform. She ended up third out of six candidates running for two open seats, finishing behind an incumbent and a longtime member of the city's planning commission.
When you think of economic development, you probably think of local government begging for capital's attention, offering kickbacks and perks to big businesses in exchange for investment.