America’s war on Iran has killed over 1,000 civilians and totally upended the global economy since it started two weeks ago. There is no end in sight — but if two members of the Arcata City Council have their way, maybe it’ll be over a tad sooner. 

The council will consider ratifying a resolution demanding an “immediate end” to the war during their meeting this Wednesday. Councilmembers Sarah Schaefer and Meredith Matthews wanted the resolution added to the agenda, according to city manager Merritt Perry. 

The resolution points out the high cost of the war (almost $1 billion daily), the likelihood of significant, deadly escalation, and the potential illegality of the attacks as reasons they oppose it. It asks that the U.S. ends the attacks, stops supplying weapons to Israel, that Congress invokes the War Powers Act, and that normal diplomatic negotiations resume immediately with Iran.

If passed, copies will be sent to California’s congressional representatives, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and Pete Hegseth.

“The City recognizes that this resolution is outside of the City of Arcata’s direct jurisdiction and is outside of the normal purview,” reads the staff report. “In light of that, the elected officials are using the platform provided by their office to advocate for measures that minimize violence and promote peace.”

Meredith Matthews did not immediately respond to a request for comment.