The Arlington City Council met in a special session on June 23, 2026, beginning at 12:30 p.m. with an executive session (closed to the public) and reconvening in open session at 2:47 p.m. The meeting, which adjourned at 5:55 p.m., featured a work session covering the Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan, a Stormwater Program Update, and the Strengthening Our Communities council priority, followed by an issues session with informal staff reports and committee updates.
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