In close election, Sammamish voters choose a more inclusive approach
The anti-development faction narrowly lost three races to candidates who have a more inclusive approach to improving Sammamish’s livability.
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PODCAST: Decision points for Sammamish voters
We look at four issues that voters may be considering — town center, housing affordability, traffic and climate change.
City hall embroiled in two lawsuits for censoring residents on social media
Sammamish has been sued twice in two months for allegedly violating the constitutional rights of local residents and firing a whistleblower.
In final forum, city council candidates offer range of views on development
Apart from diverging views on development and housing, the candidates also discussed police funding, mental health services and the need for a senior center.
Amato says accuser gave false account to police that led to 2009 misdemeanor charge
Amato admits getting into a heated argument with his sister’s abusive ex-boyfriend, but maintains he did not threaten to kill him.
What fundraising reports tell us about Sammamish’s city council race
Here are the top trends we have identified from analyzing each of the city council candidates’ campaign finance disclosures.
Candidates clash on youth issues in Sammamish Independent forum
Candidates offered competing ideas while discussing climate change, policing, drug use and curing youth boredom on the Plateau.
2021 Sammamish City Council election guide
Eight candidates are running for four open positions on Sammamish City Council in the upcoming Nov. 2 general election.
Recent crime wave generates concern over police efficacy
Sammamish Police are attributing their recently lackluster crime fighting to police reform legislation from Olympia.