City of Arlington, Washington - Government

10/16/2026

City Council to Hold Public Hearing on 2027–2028 Biennial Budget

City Council is in the process of adopting the City’s next biennial budget.

A public hearing on the City’s general property tax levy is Monday October 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

A public hearing on proposed 2027–2028 budget will be held on Monday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The Finance Director will present the preliminary budget at the October 26 Council Workshop, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council meetings are open to the public and provide an opportunity to learn more about the City’s strategic priorities, budget process, and planned investments.

For meeting agendas, materials, visit https://www.arlingtonwa.gov/agendacenter . Recorded meetings are on the City’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/

Official YouTube Channel for the City of Arlington Washington.

10/16/2026

Please read our latest edition of our City E-Newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4iolOnf

Thanks for reading.

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Need Weekend Plans? 🌊 Orca Recovery Day is happening this Saturday, October 17 from 10 am–1 pm at Stormwater Wetlands Park in Arlington. Get into the Orca-tober spirit by planting native vegetation and removing invasive species to improve salmon habitat along the Stillaguamish River. Learn more and register here: https://loom.ly/G5lIfqM

10/15/2026

What should the Swift Gold Line look like? 🚌✨

Community input is helping shape this future bus rapid transit connection between Everett, Marysville, and Arlington. Explore preliminary concepts for bus lanes, stations, and sidewalks.

Take the survey by Nov. 15 for a chance to win $200!

*Sweepstakes open to Snohomish County residents ages 18 and older. Rules and restrictions apply. Visit

Terms and conditions for engagement survey sweepstakes

10/14/2026

Earthquakes can strike without warning, are you prepared?

Join millions of people this Thursday at 10:15 a.m. for the Great Washington ShakeOut. Practice the lifesaving action: Drop, Cover & Hold On.

If you live on or visit Washington’s coast, take time to practice walking your tsunami evacuation route, too.

Register and learn more at: https://www.shakeout.org/

10/14/2026

Arlington Kids Kloset is seeking new or gently used pajamas for boys and girls in youth sizes:

Large (10/12)
XL (14/16)
Donations will help keep local children warm and cozy this season.

Drop-off locations:
Kids’ Kloset: 135 S. French Ave. Donation bins available 24/7.
Heritage Bank in Smokey Point: During business hours.

📣 URGENT NEED: YOUTH PAJAMAS!

We’re in need of youth pajamas for both boys and girls in sizes L (10/12) and XL (14/16)

We’re accepting new or gently used pajamas to help keep kids in our community warm and cozy this season.

📍 Donation Drop-Off Locations:

* Kids’ Kloset: 135 S. French Ave (donation bins available 24/7!)
* Heritage Bank in Smokey Point (during business hours)

Every donation makes a difference! Thank you for helping us make sure local kids have cozy pajamas to sleep in. Please share! 💙

10/14/2026

Free Laundry Services Are Back!

Arlington Community Resource Center is again offering free laundry services once a month at the Arlington and Marysville laundry stations.

Enrollment is required. Call 360-322-6988 to sign up.

Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free laundry services are back at the Arlington Community Resource Center!

Enrollment is required. Call 360.322.6988 to sign up and enjoy free laundry services once a month at the Arlington and Marysville laundry stations.

Limited availability. First come, first served!