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City reviews Title VI language-access threshold and plans consultant study for limited-language populations
Arlington City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary
Staff reviewed Title VI language-access triggers using 2023 Census data and WSDOT Local Programs guidance, noting thresholds of 1,000 speakers or 5% of population and reporting Spanish counts near the threshold; staff proposed contracting a consultant to measure demand and develop an LEP plan.
Public Works staff briefed the council on a Title VI language access screening that will guide how Arlington provides bilingual services for federally funded programs.
Staff said the city follows WSDOT Local Programs guidance for…
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