City of Arlington City Council Workshop - October 12th, 2026 6:00 PM

The City of Arlington City Council workshop, held October 12, 2026, included a check-in on the 2027 property tax levy. Staff said the levy proposal is a 1% increase plus revenue from new construction and is included in the budget, but must be approved separately. A public hearing and possible action were scheduled for the following week, with paperwork due to Snohomish County by the end of November; no levy action was taken at this workshop. Council also discussed a proposed ordinance prohibiting the sale, advertisement, and distribution of kratom. Members supported adding a 30-day period before the ordinance takes effect to give retailers notice, but no vote was taken on the ordinance during this meeting.

The council also reviewed a resolution establishing a consolidated public records policy and procedures, which members praised for clarifying request handling; the transcript does not record a vote. No contracts, vendor selections, purchasing decisions, or other procurement activity were identified.