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Arlington board approves first reading to move regular meetings from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Summary
Vice Mayor McKe proposed and the board approved on first reading an amendment (ordinance 2026-25) to move the Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s regular meeting start time from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with staff noting the change would require re-advertising the meeting schedule.
The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted on first reading to move its regular meeting start time from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Vice Mayor McKe introduced the proposed amendment to Section 1-101 of the municipal code, arguing the earlier time would reduce staff lag time at the end of the workday and make it easier for staff who travel into the area. Staff told the board the change "would be helpful to staff" and that, if adopted, the town would re-advertise the annual meeting schedule and publish a notice of the change.
The board discussed potential impacts on volunteer boards and committees that meet at different times and noted the amendment would apply primarily to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen; other boards and committees could be adjusted to avoid quorum conflicts. Vice Mayor McKe moved to amend the ordinance from 6:30 to 5:30; Mr. Biggs seconded. The board approved the measure on a roll-call vote during the meeting’s first reading.
Next steps: Because the municipal code change requires two readings, the first reading completes the initial step; the board will schedule a second reading for final adoption and staff will publish the new meeting schedule if the ordinance is adopted.
