City Now Accepting Applications to Fill Vacant Seat on City Council
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The City of Arlington is now accepting applications to fill the vacant seat on the Arlington City Council left when Council member Joshua Roundy resigned for personal reasons on January 11, 2020.
Completed applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2020
. Information, including the timeline for filling the vacancy and a link to the application, is available on the City’s website at
http://www.arlingtonwa.gov/396/City-Council
. Applications are also available at City Hall or by calling the Mayor’s office at 360-403-3441.
The Council will begin reviewing applications beginning February 10, 2020. Interviews of all eligible candidates will be held the week of February 18, 2020. The City Council is expected to select a final candidate no later than early March. By state law, the City Council has until April 11, 2020 to fill the vacancy. Should the City Council not select a candidate by this date, the Snohomish County Council must make the selection.
By law, qualified applicants must be a registered voter and have lived within the City limits for at least one year.
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Volunteers of America Western Washington to Operate Arlington Community Resource Center
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Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) and the City of Arlington have reached a preliminary agreement for VOAWW to operate the Arlington Community Resource Center (ACRC), effective February 9, 2020.
Lutheran Community Services has operated the ACRC for five years, and recently announced that they will no longer operate the ACRC due to loss of grant funding. Their final day of operating the ACRC will be February 6, 2020.
Although several details must be resolved, VOAWW is committed to running the resource center with no gaps in service days and no loss of services.
Volunteers of America Northwest Washington began in Everett in 1915. In 1985, the national office granted the local Volunteers of America a charter to begin to operate as a Washington State nonprofit corporation. The local Advisory Board became a Board of Directors responsible for approving policy and establishing direction. Headquartered in Everett, VOAWW currently serves six Western Washington counties: Island, King, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties. Core values of VOAWW include Community First, Commitment to Excellence, Effective Stewardship, and Faith in Action.
VOAWW responds to over 350,000 requests for services each year, offering comprehensive programs and services that build community capacity, foster independence, promote self-sufficiency, and support positive development.
The City of Arlington is grateful for the help provided by State Representative Carolyn Eslick, Snohomish County Human Services, and the Community Foundation of Snohomish County to find a new backbone organization for the local resource center so quickly.
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City Council Cancels Utilities Rate Increase for Eighth Consecutive Year
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Customers of Arlington’s water, sewer, and stormwater utilities will see no increase in their utility bill in 2020. At the Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Council meeting, the Arlington City Council voted unanimously to cancel a planned 2020 rate increase for water, sewer and stormwater utilities, the eighth year in a row they have taken such action.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the City Council's 2020 rescinding of utility rates increases for the eighth consecutive year a win for Arlington residents and businesses, stating “our City Council and staff have worked hard to hold the line on costs for the past eight years.”
Each year the City Council and staff review the utility budget and consider whether an increase in utility rates is needed, based on an adjustment to the Consumer Price Index for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area.
Since 2010, the city ordinance has required a mandatory public utilities rate increase each year for Arlington residents and commercial customers. However, this is the eighth year in a row that the council’s vote made an exception, maintaining the water, sewer, and stormwater rates unchanged since 2012.
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Smokey Point Blvd. at 169th Ave NE to be Flagger Controlled on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Updates to the traffic signal on Smokey Point Blvd. at 169th Avenue NE will require the intersection to be
FLAGGER CONTROLLED
on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please expect delays and take alternate routes if possible.
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We Need You! Volunteer for a City Board or Commission
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The
City of Arlington is accepting applications for a
vacant position
on the Civil Service Commission and upcoming vacancies on the Library Board.
For information and an application, please visit our
website
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Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docketing Closes January 31
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As a citizen of Arlington, you have the opportunity to influence the way the city plans to grow.
The docketing process is your opportunity to propose land use changes to the City's Comprehensive Plan and or development regulations. The docket is open until January 31st of each year, for consideration of the current year. By submitting your proposal for an amendment to the city's comprehensive plan and or development regulations, you are voicing your opinion on how the city should take shape.
If you would like to propose an amendment for docketing, please contact the Community and Economic Development Department's Permit Center staff at (360) 403-3551 or
ced@arlingtonwa.gov
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Snohomish County Complete Count Committee To Host Trainings for 2020 Census, Questionnaire Assistance Events
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Snohomish County's Complete Count Committee is joining with the City of Arlington and Arlington Public Schools to host local Census 101 Trainings and Questionnaire Assistance Events from now through April.
Census 101 Trainings Open to the Public
Join us for a free session to learn everything about the upcoming 2020 Census! What is it? Is it mandatory? Why is it important? What information will you need to provide? How will you be able to respond? Where to go if you have any questions? More information here:
https://snohomishcountywa.gov/5418/2020-Census. Email
Vanesa.Gutierrez@snoco.org if you have any questions or concerns. No RSVP required.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Arlington City Council Chambers
110 E. Third Street, Arlington
(entrance on N. Olympic Avenue side of building)
Saturday, February 22, 2020
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Arlington City Council Chambers
110 E. Third Street, Arlington
(entrance on N. Olympic Avenue side of building)
Census 101 Training for Community Advocates
Multiple organizations countywide are looking for 2020 Census Advocates from diverse backgrounds and communities. Community Advocates are leaders that will inform historically underserved communities about the 2020 census in exchange for a stipend. Community outreach experience desired but not required. More information at
https://www.c3coalition.org/census-2020. No RSVP required.
Saturday, January 25, 2020
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Arlington School District Offices
3rd Floor, Lincoln Room
315 N. French Avenue, Arlington
Questionnaire Assistance Events
After you receive your invitation to participate in the 2020 census (sometime between March 12-20), drop in at these locations and we will have someone available to walk you through the questionnaire and support you as needed. More information here:
https://snohomishcountywa.gov/5418/2020-Census
. Email
Vanesa.Gutierrez@snoco.org
if you have any questions or concerns. No RSVP required.
Saturday, March 28, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Arlington City Council Chambers
110 E. Third Street, Arlington
(entrance on N. Olympic Avenue side of building)
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Upcoming Classes from Stilly Valley Health Connections
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Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Favorites
Winter is a great time to dust off your slow cooker or instant pot and put them to good use. In this cooking demonstration for adults, participants will learn some best practices for slow cookers and instant pots and how to cook healthy, delicious meals.
Free of charge, but pre-registration required by calling 360-386-9918 or go to
www.stillyvalleyhealth.org
to sign up.
Wednesday, February 5, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Stilly Valley Health Connections
875 Wesley Street, Suite 240 - Arlington
Honoring Choices: Advanced Care Planning Workshop
Join Outreach and Communications Manager, Dana Brothers from Hospice of the Northwest, as she shares information on choosing a Healthcare Power of Attorney and completing an Advanced Directive. Light refreshments will be provided. Free of charge, but pre-registration required by calling 360-386-9918 or go to
www.stillyvalleyhealth.org
to sign up.
Wednesday, February 12, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Stilly Valley Health Connections
875 Wesley Street, Suite 240 – Arlington
Living Well with Diabetes
Living Well with Diabetes is a six-week evidence-based workshop designed for individuals with diabetes, prediabetes, and loved ones of those living with diabetes. The sessions are facilitated by instructors from Homage Senior Services. Classes meet on Thursdays and the first session starts February 20th. Class times are 10am to 12:30pm or 5pm to 7:30pm. Free of charge, but pre-registration required by calling 360-386-9918 or go to
www.stillyvalleyhealth.org
to sign up.
6-week series starts Thursday, February 20.
Class time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Stilly Valley Health Connections
875 Wesley Street, Suite 240 – Arlington
Cooking and Nutrition: Diet Confusion…. What Plan is Best for Me?
With so many different diet plans claiming to be the best way to eat healthy and lose weight it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Let us help! This presentation, led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Sound Dietitians, will discuss the pros and cons of many popular plans as well as answer your questions. Funding provided by Skagit Regional Health. Free of charge, but pre-registration required by calling 360-386-9918 or go to
www.stillyvalleyhealth.org
to sign up.
Wednesday, February 26, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Stilly Valley Health Connections
875 Wesley Street, Suite 240 – Arlington
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January 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
Lakewood/Smokey Point Library
12:00 p.m.
PRE-REGISTER
January 25
February 22
Arlington Library
11:00 a.m.
January 26
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PRE-REGISTER
January 27
February 3, 10, 24
Arlington Library
10:30 a.m.
January 27
Arlington Library
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
January 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
Arlington Library
10:30 a.m.
January 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
Arlington Library
10:30 a.m.
January 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
Lakewood/Smokey Point Library
11:00 a.m.
January 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
Lakewood/Smokey Point Library
1:00 p.m.
January 30
Stilly Valley Health Connections
875 Wesley St., Suite 240
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
January 31 - February 1
Various Locations Throughout Arlington
February 1, 15, 29
Lakewood/Smokey Point Library
10:30 a.m.
February 2
Arlington Library
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PRE-REGISTER
February 5, 19
Lakewood/Smokey Point Library
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
February 5
Stilly Valley Health Connections
875 Wesley Street, Suite 240
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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February 9
Arlington Library
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PRE-REGISTER
February 11
Arlington Library
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
February 11
Lakewood/Smokey Point Library
5:00 p.m.
February 11
Arlington Library
6:30 p.m.
February 12
Arlington Library
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
February 12
Arlington Library
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
February 12
Stillaguamish Conference Room
154 W. Cox Avenue
3:00 p.m.
February 12
Stilly Valley Health Connections
875 Wesley Street, Suite 240
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
February 13
Arlington Library
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
February 17
Presidents Day Holiday
City Business Offices Closed
February 20, 27
March 5, 12, 19, 26
Stilly Valley Health Connections
875 Wesley Street, Suite 240
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. OR
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
February 20
Arlington Library
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
February 26
Stilly Valley Health Connections
875 Wesley Street, Suite 240
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
February 27
Lakewood/Smokey Point Library
3:00 p.m.
PRE-REGISTER
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Your Elected Officials
Mayor Barb Tolbert
City Council
Jesica Stickles
Debora Nelson
Michele Blythe
Marilyn Oertle
Mike Hopson
Jan Schuette
The Arlington City Council meets for regular Council meetings on the first and third Mondays of the month and workshops on the second and fourth Mondays of the month, excluding holidays. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. in the Arlington City Council Chambers, 110 E. Third Street. The public is always welcome to attend and comment.
Find meeting agendas and more information
here
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Phone Numbers
Mayor's Office
360-403-3442
Administration
360-403-3441
Airport
360-403-3470
Cemetery
360-403-3428
Community & Economic Development
360-403-3551
Finance Department
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 & Park Maintenance
360-403-3451
Utility Billing
360-403-3421
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