Arcata City Hall Department Contact Information & COVID-19 Procedures

UPDATED: Friday, August 6, 2021

Arcata City Hall is open for in-person services from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.

 Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases locally, face coverings are required for all City employees and members of the public in...

Take the Community Vision Survey

The City of Arcata is interested in hearing what community members' hopes and priorities are for the future and how residents envision Arcata in the next one, five, ten or twenty years. 

The Community Development Department has worked to develop a...

Arcata City Council Appoints New Mayor & Vice-Mayor

The Arcata City Council appointed a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor at a special meeting on Wednesday, October 20. 

The Council elected Councilmember Stacy Atkins-Salazar to be Mayor and Councilmember Emily Goldstein to serve as Vice-Mayor. 

Both...

Help Prevent Storm Water Pollution this Rainy Season

The City of Arcata is committed to improving local water quality, and preventing stormwater pollution is an easy way community members can help keep Humboldt Bay and other local waterways clean. 

Stormwater is rain that does not get absorbed into ...

National Police Foundation Report & Arcata Police Department Updates

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Algunos de los enlaces de recursos proporcionados en esta página están disponibles sólo...

Apply for an Open Seat on a City Committee

UPDATED: Thursday, October 21, 2021

The City of Arcata is currently seeking applicants for open vacancies on several City committees. Volunteer members of City committees help shape Arcata's future. Committee members make recommendations ...

City of Arcata Statement in Support of the LGBTQ+ Community

Acts of vandalism to a City planter that was displaying flags and decorations to recognize and celebrate Pride Month have served as a reminder to the importance of remaining active in affirming the City’s commitment to support our LGBTQ+ community members...

City of Arcata Statement Against Racism & Violence Towards the AAPI Community

At the Arcata City Council meeting on Wednesday, April 7, the City Council approved the following statement condemning the escalating violence and ongoing harassment directed at Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders.

City of Arcata Statement Again...

COVID-19 News & Updates

UPDATED: Friday, October 22 at 6:25 PM

Arcata City Hall is open for in-person services from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases locally, face coverings are required for all City employees and members of the public ins...