Newly-elected city leaders will officially begin their tenure in Marysville and Arlington at each city's first meeting of the new year.

On Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m., swearing-in ceremonies will take place in council chambers at Marysville and Arlington's respective city halls. Marysville City Hall is located at 1049 State Ave.; Arlington City Hall is at 110 E. Third St.

Arlington welcomes new mayor Barbara Tolbert and freshman councilmembers Randy Tendering and Ken Klein. Returning to the City Council following the November election are Marilyn Oertle and Dick Butner, each of whom was unopposed.

In Marysville, Jon Nehring begins his first term as the city's elected mayor, although he has served in that capacity as an appointee since July 2010. Newly-elected Marysville councilmembers Rob Toyer and Steve Muller will take the oath of office alongside returning members Carmen Rasmussen and Michael Stevens.

City Council meetings are open to the public. For more information, visit the official websites at www.arlingtonwa.gov and www.marysvillewa.gov.