Renton, WA — The City of Renton will officially begin its 2026 City Council meetings on Monday, January 5, with a ceremonial start honoring recently re-elected councilmembers.
A swearing-in reception will be held at 6:00 p.m., followed by the formal ceremony at 7:00 p.m. The event will take place at Renton City Hall, 7th Floor, and is open to the public.
The ceremony will recognize three re-elected councilmembers beginning new four-year terms:
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James Alberson Jr., Position 1
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Carmen Rivera, Position 2
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Ruth Pérez, Position 6
City officials encourage residents to attend and celebrate the continued leadership of the councilmembers as they begin the new year. The regular City Council meeting will follow the ceremony.
For more information, residents can visit the City of Renton’s official channels.
Happy New Year, Renton! Our regular Renton City Council meetings for 2026 kick off on Monday, January 5, at 7 p.m.
Before the meeting, attend a swearing-in reception at 6 p.m. for our recently re-elected councilmembers who will be serving their next four-year term. pic.twitter.com/W4RA8uF9FP
— City of Renton (@CityofRenton) January 2, 2026