After quietly filing his C-1 candidacy papers with the state Public Disclosure Commission for reelection to the Sammamish City Council, John James reversed course this week and said he will not seek another term.
Kathy Huckabay, one of Sammamish’s original council members, left her seat four years ago when she decided not to seek reelection, which is the one James won, confirmed to Sammamish Comment that she will run for election to reclaim her seat.
Events moved quickly about the fight between Issaquah and the Sammamish Plateau Water District.
KING5 TV had a report on its 5:30 pm news May 6 about the water war between Issaquah and the Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District.
Most revealing was Gary Chittim’s summary in the video: “Supporters say it’s a good, cheap way to treat water and get rid of storm runoff.”
Except Issaquah hasn’t chosen the “cheap” way. It chose a $1.5 million option that has already run up huge legal bills for Issaquah and the water district, with more to come if the state Department of Ecology grants the infiltration permit, as it is gearing up to do.
The Water District three times offered to co-fund a water infiltration system to protect the aquifer, but Issaquah refused each offer. Instead it has moved toward a hostile takeover of part of the District.
The Seattle Times has this news story about the Issaquah plan and the Water District’s effort to protect the aquifer. Within the article, Issaquah Ava Frisinger and Ecology said they are “anxious” to end dumping polluted storm water into Issaquah Creek.
If Issaquah had agreed with the Water District’s plan to treat the water, this wouldn’t have been an issue in the first place. I’ve added numbers to the paragraphs for some reaction below.
Meantime, Issaquah issued a non-response response to the Water District’s highly detailed information provided to the media.
Here’s a press release from Issaquah:
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