Snohomish County Council proclaims April 2026 Arab American Heritage Month and approves administrative matters

The Snohomish County Council met on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in the Jackson Boardroom and by remote connection and unanimously adopted Resolution 26-008 recognizing April 2026 as National Arab American Heritage Month.

Chair Dunn opened the meeting at 9 a.m., reviewed the public-comment procedures and took roll; Vice Chair Lowe and Council Members Nehring, Mead and Peterson were recorded present, producing a 5-member quorum. The council opened public comment but recorded no in-person or online speakers and closed the public-comment period.

A council member moved to approve Resolution 26-008, recognizing April 2026 as National Arab American Heritage Month, and another member seconded. According to the meeting record, there was no discussion. Chair Dunn called for the vote and the motion passed by voice vote, 5 to 0.

The council then considered Motion 26-150 to approve routine administrative matters. A motion to approve administrative matters was moved and seconded, there was no discussion, and the motion was approved by voice vote, 5 to 0.

Votes at a glance: Resolution 26-008 (recognition) — Outcome: Approved 5–0. Recorded members present: Chair Dunn; Vice Chair Lowe; Council Member Nehring; Council Member Mead; Council Member Peterson. Motion 26-150 (administrative matters) — Outcome: Approved 5–0.

The council had no additional business and adjourned. The meeting record does not show any public testimony, requests for follow-up staff reports, or substantive debate on either item.