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Auburn City Council approves appointments, proclamations, and two resolutions (April 6, 2026)

AuburnApr 6, 20263 min read

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Council met at City Hall Council Chambers, proclaimed multiple heritage and awareness observances, appointed two members to the Parks & Recreation Board, unanimously approved the consent agenda including claims and payroll, approved a WSDOT grant acceptance for street and bridge preservation, and approved payment of the Mayor’s defense expenses (4-3).

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Proclaimed April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Sikh Heritage Month; proclaimed National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12–18), Earth Day (April 22), Arbor Day (April 21), and National Therapy Animal Day (April 30).
Approved appointments of Adib Altallal and Kelly Murray to the Parks & Recreation Board for three-year terms ending December 31, 2028 (7-0).
Approved the consent agenda including multiple meeting minutes and claims/payroll vouchers (claims and payroll totals detailed in minutes); motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Approved Resolution No. 5898 authorizing the Mayor to execute agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation to accept Federal Highway Administration grant funds for A Street SE Preservation (17th St SE to 37th St SE) and 15th St NW bridge deck preservation (7-0).
Approved Resolution No. 5902 authorizing payment of Mayor Nancy Backus’ necessary expenses of defense against recall charges after debate; final vote to approve carried 4-3. An amendment to cap reimbursement at $15,000 failed for lack of a second.

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