Vocal group pushes City to diversify housing options
The “Enrich & Sustain” group wants fewer single family homes, more services and amenities, and more mass transit.
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City Council approves two-year budget, property tax increase
Council members disagreed on whether the City should raise property taxes during an economic crisis.
Town center developer plans to appeal after City denies permit
The permit case goes to the City’s hearing examiner in early 2021 for a decision.
Sammamish to hold hearings on proposed property tax increase, budget
City Hall, facing a budget shortfall, is considering an increase to the property tax rate. Public hearings start tonight.
Rival Democrats face off in Youth Board town hall
During policy discussions, small differences within the party emerged between moderates and progressives.
8th district race for Congress tests nation’s political mood
Candidates Kim Schrier (D) and Jesse Jensen (R) sharply criticized each other, but also both expressed a desire for bipartisanship.
City captures COVID relief funds with emergency services swap
City Hall funnels $2.9m to Eastside Fire and Rescue to skirt a Nov. deadline for spending all the money for COVID relief.
2020 Sammamish Voter Guide
This guide aims to clarify the process and provide some tips to avoid common mistakes for Washington’s vote-by-mail system.
City provides $231K in nonprofit grants for COVID relief
A total of 14 nonprofits received money in this latest funding round.
City Council faces calls to end moratorium on development
During a public hearing, an overwhelming majority of commenters asked the Council to end the moratorium.