Tom Arkinson sworn in as Milton councilman
Tom Arkinson was sworn in Oct. 9 as the seventh and newest member of Milton Town Council.
A longtime member of Milton Community Foundation, Arkinson was appointed by Mayor John Collier Sept. 11 to fill the remaining two years left on the term of former Councilwoman Annette Babich, who resigned in July. The seat will be up for election in 2025.
Arkinson was sworn in by magistrate Jack Hudson, flanked by Barbara Fleetwood holding the Bible. Fleetwood’s involvement was important for Arkinson as it was Fleetwood’s late husband, former Councilman Charlie Fleetwood, who got Arkinson involved in public service.
Ryan Mavity covers Milton and the court system. He is married to Rachel Swick Mavity and has two kids, Alex and Jane. Ryan started with the Cape Gazette all the way back in February 2007, previously covering the City of Rehoboth Beach. A native of Easton, Md. and graduate of Towson University, Ryan enjoys watching the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Capitals and Baltimore Orioles in his spare time.
