Planners from Puget Sound Regional Council met with the Arlington Youth Council Thursday to talk to them about Vision 2050,  the planning strategy for how and where the central Puget Sound region should grow.

The students were given an overview of our population and the forecasted growth, and shown a video about how we plan for where people live, work, and play.  Mayor Barb Tolbert, Councilmember Jan Schuette, and Community Development Director Marc Hayes participated with the youth as they talked about what they loved about Arlington (the river, Lake Goodwin, the High School, coffee shops, and downtown), what they disliked (traffic), and what would they would like to see changed or improved (jobs for teens, trailheads, more local small businesses).  The Youth Council placed Legos on a map of Arlington to show where they thought housing, jobs, and parks should be placed in the future.  Olivia Weaver noted when adding housing, "When you bring people into downtown they get more involved."

The students all agreed that they valued the culture and hometown feel of our area and wanted to preserve that going in to the future.  They also noted that they would appreciate opportunities for apprentice programs and to learn more about civics and planning for Arlington's future.

Are you looking for an exciting new career in Public Works Utilities? If you are, click the link below and apply to become part of an enthusiastic group of people.  The Utilities Division of the City of Arlington Public Works Department has one position open!

Wastewater Collections Specialist III:  The successful candidate will have previous experience  in the maintenance and operation of Wastewater Collection Systems and or Storm Water Sewer Systems .  The position closes May 26, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. More information and application.

If you are ready to be part of an ever-growing, fun group with challenging work, please apply!

Calling all entrepreneurs, innovators, and inventors who want to learn about the patent application process. Join us in Arlington on May 23, 2019 for an informative discussion led by patent agent Dwayne Rogge.  

 

Are you an inventor or innovator who has invented a process or a product? Are you wondering if you should patent it? If yes, then this talk is for you!

Dwayne Rogge, Patent Agent at Schacht Law Office, will share what is required to get a patent. Learn how much it is likely to cost and how long it takes. Dwayne will answer your questions and explain the process.

Filing a patent application for your invention may seem overwhelming, but it's achievable. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued 338,072 patents in fiscal year 2018! You can do it. Learn how from Dwayne.

Date:            Thursday, May 23, 2019

Time:           6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location:    Arlington City Council Chambers

                       110 E. Third Street, Arlington

Register here for this talk.  Co-sponsored by the City of Arlington and NWIRC.