Mayor, pilot, TEDx speaker, not an official account
Arlington, Washington
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barb tolbert 🌻 retweeted
HEADS UP: Both directions of SR 530 between Arlington Heights Road and E Burke Ave in Arlington are closed due to water over the roadway.
ALT A satellite map showing the area in Arlington on SR 530 where water has closed the roadway.
Last night at our City Council workshop, my opponent advocated for a 54% City property tax increase. I am strongly opposed to this. I believe the question of such a large property tax increase should be decided by the taxpayers through a ballot measure.
Maintaining and building on the great quality of life in Arlington is so important to me. In the past few years we've established a family resource center, partnered with the Boys & Girls Club on after-school childcare, and increased community events such as Hometown Holidays.
Improving our local infrastructure is a key priority of mine. As Mayor I helped secure $40m in State transportation dollars for improvements (including widening) of 172nd St. This, along with the addition of two parallel roadways (173rd&169th) will help relieve traffic congestion
Public safety is a top priority for me. During my time as Mayor, we have supported the police, established a law enforcement-embedded social worker program to tackle the issue of drug addiction, and hired 10 new APD officers to keep our community safe.
Good growth, the VOA distribution center at new Smartcap airport building.
The center serves food banks across Sno. Cty.
• 8.7 Million #s of food distributed
• reaching 236K households
• 746K individuals.
There’s massive need at local food banks, everyone needs access.
Thank you to Grace Williams, alumni of our Arlington Youth Council as well as Arlington High School, for your kind words of support!
I'm honored to have received the endorsement of State Representative Sam Low. Sam has been a strong advocate for local businesses. Thank you for your support @SamLow39!
barb tolbert 🌻 retweeted
Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert announced she will seek re-election in 2023. Her early endorsements include several community leaders.
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@ReElectBarb @KIRONewsdesk @KING5Seattle @fox13seattle @komonews @SamLow39 @NateNehring
I'm excited to announce my re-election campaign! It's been a true privilege to serve the residents of Arlington as your Mayor and I look forward to the opportunity to earn your vote. To learn more about my re-election campaign, please visit my website BarbTolbert.com.
So happy to bring this forward to City Council and for their approval making it a crime to consume illuct drugs in public spaces in our city.
Arlington City Council approve ordinance criminalizing use of drugs in public places, another tool for law enforcement to address criminal activity. arlingtonwa.gov/civicalerts.…
Nine years ago today we lost 43 lives in the disastrous mudslide. Our hearts remain with those who lost so much. I honor their memory at 10:37 with a moment of silence. #OsoStrong
Happy to testify in support today for two potential bills to help drug users and hold them accountable. Both SB5536 & SB5647 incentivize treatment but give us tools to help keep public spaces from being open air drug markets.
barb tolbert 🌻 retweeted
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Great news: All veterans can now access free emergency mental health care at any VA medical facility or outside clinic, including at VA clinics in Everett, Edmonds & Mount Vernon. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit.
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