On Tuesday, May 26, Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck and City Council
members re-elected May 9 were administered the oath of office to
serve two more years.
According to official results, 10,964 Arlington voters cast
ballots re-electing the mayor and District 3 City Council member
Robert Rivera, District 4 City Council member Kathryn Wilemon,
District 5 City Council member Lana Wolff and District 8 City
Council member Gene Patrick.
The oath or affirmation is required by the U.S. Constitution for
all newly elected and re-elected members of the Council. On May 26,
each elected official affirmed to support and defend the
constitution and laws of the city, state and United States.
Did you know? The taking of oaths is not relegated just to those
in government service. Those born in other countries who wish to
become U.S. citizens must recite the Oath of Allegiance.
