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Arlington swears in new council members, hears public comment and waives permit fee for Eagle Scout project

Arlington City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

At its organizational meeting, Arlington City Council sworn in new members, heard a public commenter raise fentanyl and environmental concerns, approved routine agenda items and unanimously waived a $253.91 permit fee for an Eagle Scout project benefitting the nonprofit Kids Closet.

Arlington City Council began its meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call and the swearing-in of newly seated council members.

An official introduced Oscar Ray to administer the oath of office; new members recited the oath to support the U.S. and Washington constitutions and local ordinances. Those sworn included Alicia Novak and Timothy Abrahamson; a speaker also identified himself as "Seth" during the oath. The presiding official congratulated the new members.

During the public-comment period, a resident identifying himself as Jay of San Bernardino…

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