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Council confirms Raylyn Jones as Arlington city clerk effective May 1, 2026
Summary
The council confirmed Raylyn Jones, an internal candidate from community development, as city clerk effective 2026‑05‑01 to replace retiring clerk Wendy, who is retiring May 1; Jones will begin in an acting role and shadow the outgoing clerk before assuming the codified duties of city clerk.
The Arlington City Council confirmed the mayor’s appointment of Raylyn Jones as city clerk effective May 1, 2026, replacing Wendy, who is retiring.
Paul introduced Jones as an internal candidate from the community development department with experience at the city; he said Jones would initially serve in an acting/shadowing role before formally assuming the city clerk position when Wendy retires on May 1. The city clerk position is a codified role in the Arlington Municipal Code and requires council confirmation of the mayor’s appointment.
Councilmembers congratulated Jones and the council approved the appointment by voice vote.
Next steps: Jones will assume the office on May 1 and staff will support the transition; no additional action was recorded at this meeting.
