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Arcata council ratifies Christian Ortega as police chief; council highlights community ties
5927345 · October 2, 2025
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The council ratified an employment agreement appointing Christian Ortega as Arcata Police Chief for a multi-year term. Councilmembers and residents praised Ortega’s long service, bilingual outreach and community engagement.
The Arcata City Council on Oct. 1 ratified an employment agreement appointing Christian (Chris) Ortega as Arcata’s next police chief, covering the term Oct. 12, 2025 through Oct. 31, 2029.
Councilmember White offered strong public support for Ortega, noting his more than 20 years with the Arcata Police Department and…
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