Arlington approves interlocal agreement with Snohomish County to continue embedded social worker

Arlington City Council voted unanimously to approve an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County to continue an embedded social worker who will work alongside a police officer.

City staff member Paul presented the semiannual agreement, saying the position "works partnered with an officer in the police department. It's a full time employee here at the city, but we're actually contracted through the county," and that the arrangement "get[s] some other services that come along with that, some access to housing, and stuff." Paul told the council the interlocal approach allows the city access to services beyond a single staff member.

A council member moved to approve the agreement and authorize the mayor to sign; another member seconded. The presiding official conducted a voice vote and, after members responded "Aye" with no opposition heard, the motion carried.

The council did not specify any amendments to the contract during the discussion. The staff presentation did not identify a contract amount or the term length in the meeting record.