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Hi David,
Have Weott leadership been invited to participate in the Gateway Plan ideas? If not, I could enquire with the tribe to see who might be interested in participating.
Sincerely,
Melanie Bright

Thank you for the offer, Melanie. We are absolutely engaged with the Wiyot. There are state requirements for
engagement that set a basement for engagement. For instance, we are required by various laws to consult with area
Tribes when we update our General Plan or take a CEQA action. We have taken these formal, state‐required, legal steps.
Our collaboration, however, goes far above the legal baseline. Racial equity and social justice are guiding principles for
this work. To act on these principles, we’ve invited collaboration with each of the area Wiyot Tribes. We have some
encouraging ongoing engagement with Dishgamu, the Wiyot housing program. And we will continue to partner with the
Wiyot for the future of Arcata.
Sincerely,
David Loya (him)
Community Development Director