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                    Mayor
              Barb Tolbert

City Council

Jesica Stickles, Position 1
Joshua Roundy, Position 2
Debora Nelson, Position 3
Sue Weiss, Position 4
Marilyn Oertle, Position 5
Mike Hopson, Position 6
Jan Schuette, Position 7

Phone Numbers
Mayor's Office
360-403-3442
 
Administration
360-403-3441

Airport
360-403-3470

Cemetery
360-403-3428

Community and Economic Development
360-403-3551

Finance Dept.
Utility Billing
360-403-3421

Fire Business Line
360-403-3600

Human Resources
360-403-3443
 
Police Business Line 
360-403-3400

Public Works Utilities
360-403-3526

Recreation 
360-403-3448

Street and Park Maintenance
360-403-3451

City Calendar

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Upcoming Events  

 
June 16

June 18, 25
 
Sing, Dance, Learn!
 
Arlington Library
10:30 a.m.

June 18
Preregistration required
Arlington Library
12:00 p.m.

June 19
Arlington Boys & Girls Club
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

June 19-21

June 20, 27
Lakewood/Smokey Point Library
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

June 21, 28
Lakewood/Smokey Point Library
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

June 22, 29
Lakewood/Smokey Point Library
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

June 22-23
 
June 23
Arlington Library
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

June 25-28
Arlington Eagles Girls Basketball Camp
(as of next school year)

June 26
Arlington Boys & Girls Club Gym
2:00 p.m.

June 28
Preregistration required
Arlington Library
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

June 30
Preregistration required
Cascade Valley Hospital
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

June 30
Terrace Park
6:00 p.m.
June 15, 2018

Water Safety and Beach Etiquette on the Stillaguamish River

In 2017, the Arlington Fire Department was called to assist on an alarming rise in calls of drownings and near drownings on the Stillaguamish River. Although the river looks inviting on hot days, it is also very deceiving, running high and swift from rains and snow melt. It can easily overwhelm even the strongest swimmer. Even on the hotter days of early summer, the river, and local lakes and ponds are still cold and hypothermia can set in quickly.

The Arlington Fire Department strongly encourages our citizens and visitors to respect the danger of rivers at any depth. Life jackets should always be worn when in, on, or near water. Life jackets can be purchased at many local stores, including Arlington Hardware, Tractor Supply, and Walmart.

The City also reminds our citizens and visitors of the rules on the Stillaguamish River beaches and adjacent parks:

* No littering
* No alcoholic beverages
* No marijuana
* No tobacco products
* No fires
* No discharge of fireworks or firearms
* No overnight camping
* No motorized vehicles
* Pets must be on a leash at all times, clean up after pets
* Pack it in, pack it out

The City, Snohomish County and the State will be patrolling the parks and beaches this summer and enforcing these rules. If you observe suspicious or illegal activity, please report it by calling 911.
Installation of Sculpture and Garden to Honor the Late George Boulton  
The Arlington Arts Council has donated another work of art to the Arlington community. One of a series of three, Reg Akright's "Rip Rap" was installed June 8 by city crews in a garden area next to City Hall in downtown Arlington.
 
Akright said that Rip Rap pays homage to heavy construction and the trades. "The series is a kind of an homage to my years of heavy construction and to everyone who works in those trades," Akright said. It is created with stones, rebar and steel pipe from an old pipe company on 67th Avenue in Arlington. "I chose to have the steel galvanized because it is one of the most basic and enduring industrial steel preservation techniques," Akright said. "Nothing fancy - the steel is dipped into a tank of 800+ degree molten zinc." The top, highly polished 14-inch round stone is Egyptian granite. Akright gets his inspiration from the years he spent as a bridge iron worker, underground miner, and heavy construction laborer.
 
Akright was honored to have the piece selected as a memorial to George Boulton "I finished the sculpture in 2015 just a few months after my father, Robert L. Akright passed away," Akright said. "He was a Colorado-based geologist who worked throughout the western states and a gifted oil painter. I quietly, privately, dedicated this piece to his memory."

Akright didn't know Mr. Boulton personally, but he has heard the stories. "I always hoped this piece, because it is quiet and even a little floral in shape, would be placed in just the garden setting that you chose," he said. "Thank you for that." And to honor a person like George, too, that is also something special," he said.

Arlington Art Council president, Sarah Arney, spotted the sculpture in a retrospective of the past 25 artists of the year at Schack Art Center in Everett earlier this year. Akright was the art center's artist of the year in 2008 for his contributions to the art community of Snohomish County. Arney first noticed the industrial nature of the piece makes it appropriate for Arlington, but with the passing of George Boulton, it became clearly a vase with a flower bud. "Some say it brings to mind an ice cream cone," Sarah said. "That's OK, too, I am sure George won't mind."

George Boulton was a loyal supporter of the arts and Arlington, and he was named AAC's Art Advocate of Arlington in 2016.  "We knew we had to find a piece of art to dedicate to George," Sarah said. "We were lucky to have the perfect piece just ready to go."
 
City staff ordered a base and plaques, then prepared the flower garden for the sculpture. Arlington Kiwanis Club and Arlington Garden Club donated to the project.
Slurpee Justice Returns to Arlington
 
Th is summer, Arlington Police officers will be dispensing well-deserved Slurpee justice to good kids in town. For the 23rd year, 7-Eleven is working with local police and sheriff's departments to distribute free Slurpee drink coupons to youth through its popular Operation Chill community-service program.

"The coupons are a great way for our officers to encourage engagement with the youth of Arlington in a non-law enforcement situation," stated Arlington Police Chief Jonathan Ventura. "Operation Chill makes it easy to interact with kids in a positive way."

Arlington Police officers will be awarding coupons to youth in the community for good deeds, constructive activities, and acts of kindness. Although the reasons for being "ticketed" are varied, the end result is the same for every youngster: a free Slurpee drink and a smile for being a good kid. Each coupon can be redeemed for a small Slurpee drink at participating 7-Eleven stores.
We're Hiring!

Looking to work closer to home in a fun and busy atmosphere? Want to give back to the community you call home? Consider working for the City of Arlington!

The City has posted job openings for a number of positions on the City's  website .  
  • Code Compliance Officer
  • Planner II
  • Planner III
  • Engineering Technician II
  • GIS Technician (temporary) 
Positions are posted for a limited time, unless otherwise noted, so get your applications in soon! Applications are accepted online only.
Workforce Snohomish Unveils New Tool to Connect Young Adults to Employment

Workforce Snohomish is proud to unveil Youthworks, a free online website designed to connect young adults (ages 16 to 24) to employment, internships, and mentorships with businesses eager to tap into the pool of next generation talent.

Signing up is quick and easy!  Businesses are able to post job openings, as well as internship and mentorship opportunities immediately. Workforce Snohomish and our youth-focused partners will continue to promote the website to youth and young adults to expand the pool of job and internship candidates. Snohomish County has one of the lowest unemployment rates in its history. We understand employers are finding it increasingly difficult to fill open positions. Youthworks is an innovative approach to connect available workers with the businesses who need them.

Youthworks is a collaboration between Workforce Snohomish, Snohomish STEM, Economic Alliance Snohomish County, Everett Community College, Cocoon House, and WorkSource.  
 
Visit http://www.snocoyouthworks.org/ to find your next great employee or employment opportunity! 
New Art Installed at Terrace Park
 
The Arlington Arts Council has donated two works of art at Terrace Park. The winning haiku poems have been added to one of the benches and carved into a rock that now adorn the park. Thank you, Arlington Arts Council, for your generous donations!
Narcan Training Coming to Arlington July 19th
 
A simple spray could save a life! Join Amy Austin, Opioid Outreach Specialist with Snohomish County Human Services, to learn how to administer Narcan (Naloxone), a nasal spray that can block the effects of an opioid overdose.

This training will include information about what opiates and opioids are, how they affect our bodies, what an opioid overdose looks like, and how to use the antidote to reverse an opioid overdose.

     Thursday, July 19, 2018
     6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
     Arlington City Council Chambers
     110 E. Third Street, Arlington

To register for this event, please visit Eventbrite.  
Take the Arlington Public Schools Family and Community Survey Today
 
Arlington Public Schools is asking Arlington community members to provide them with feedback about your impressions of the district and Arlington schools. The 2018 Family and Community survey is available on the Arlington Public School's website. The survey will only take a few minutes to complete. If you have more than one child in the district, please complete a survey for each child.

The results will be used by schools in developing School Improvement Plans and will help schools and the school district improve communication with families and community members. The survey will be available until July 31.
Participate in National Night Out in Your Neighborhood!

On August 7th, the City of Arlington will again participate in National Night Out Against Crime. We would like to support your neighborhood efforts to celebrate.

Please contact Theresa Ramey at 360-403-3600 or tramey@arlingtonwa.gov if you would like more details on how you can establish an event for your neighborhood or to arrange for visits from the Mayor, City Council, and City departments on the evening of August 7th.
Register Now for the YD Tighty Run

Join the Arlington Runners Club for a family friendly and fun 5K or 10K on Saturday, June 23, 2018. The YD Tighty Race will be a fun family event where all participants can share their silly side and help support Stilly Valley Youth Dynamics. 

All participants get a T-shirt, finisher medal, post race treats and a pair of YD Tightys to wear over your running apparel or maybe even on your head!!

Gather your crazy gear, your kids, and maybe even your guinea pigs for the YD Tighty 5k and 10k! Ribbons for top 3 finishers in all age brackets. Prizes for Overall male and female 5K and 10k.

Registration and bib pickup starts at 8:00 a.m. on race day in Legion Park, 114 N Olympic Ave Arlington, WA 98223. Race starts at 9:00 a.m.

There will a 10K start first, followed by the 5K with a 10 minute delay.  Kids 11 and under are free (no t shirt) with one paid adult participant.

Arlington Summer Entertainment Series
Register for Arlington High School Sports Camps
Online registration and payments are now open for Arlington High School Summer Sports Camps. Get your registrations in soon! More information on the Arlington High School website.

Arlington Eagles Boys Basketball Camp
Grades 4-6 (as of next school year)
June 19-21, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Arlington High School Gym

Grades 7-9 (as of next school year)
June 19-21, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Arlington High School Gym

Arlington Eagles Girls Volleyball Camp
Grades 3-6 (as of next school year)
June 22-23, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Arlington High School Gym

Grades 7-9 (as of next school year)
June 22-23, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Arlington High School Gym

Arlington Eagles Girls Basketball Camp
Grades 2-5 (as of next school year)
June 25-28, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Arlington High School Gym

Grades 6-9 (as of next school year)
June 25-28, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Arlington High School Gym

Arlington Eagles Track and Field Camp
Grades 4-9 (as of next school year)
July 12 - 14, 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Arlington High School Stadium
Join the Arlington Community Band

The Arlington Community Band was founded in 2011 with a mission is to assemble a marching band made up of community members of all ages to march in the annual Fourth of July Grand Parade in Arlington.

If you know of anyone around you who plays, who used to play or who would like to play, join in! More information is available on Arlington Community Band Facebook page.

The Arlington Community Band's rehearsals for this year's 4th of July Grand Parade will be June 22, June 25, June 29, and July 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Arlington High School Band room.