City Clerk

The City Clerk performs a variety of services that support the Mayor, City Administrator, City Council, City departments, and members of the public.                                                                   

Activities of this office include:

  • Preparation and posting of all legal notices pertaining to the City Council
  • Preparation of Council meeting agendas and minutes
  • Coordination of Arlington Municipal Code updates
  • Maintenance of official public records, including, but not limited to, Council/Board/Commission meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, agreements and contracts
  • Development and implementation of the City’s archive and records disposition program
  • Coordination of OPMA/PRA records retention training for staff and officials
  • Public Records Officer: coordination/monitoring of public records requests. Public records request website

Other functions of this office include:

  • Elections’ liaison with Snohomish County Auditor’s office and Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC)
  • Peddler's permits
    Applicant is required to fill out Peddler's Permit application, first page only if just peddling. If working for another individual at a set location, applicant must complete second page also. Applicant submits completed application and picture of self, (preferably in.jpg format) along with payment to the Finance Department in person, email finance@arlingtonwa.gov, or by phone at 360-403-3421. If approved, City Clerk will process the permit, and applicant will be contacted.

Claims Against the City

The City Clerk is a designated agent for service of claims for damages made under RCW 4.96. Please submit a claim for damages form. For additional information, or to obtain a claim form by mail, contact the City Clerk at 360-403-3481 during normal business hours at Arlington City Hall, or  email wendyv@arlingtonwa.gov.