By Scott Hamilton
Accusations flew between the two factions of the Sammamish City Council as it considered whether to drop committees in favor of a council Committee of the Whole or some hybrid system.
Motives were questioned, personal attacks flew and “blind ambition” was alleged as interfering with the work of the committees.
Two members claimed the body is a “do-nothing” council.
The meeting again illustrated the dysfunction and political rivalries between the majority and minority factions.
By Miki Mullor
Editor
Ken Gamblin
Sammamish City Council candidate Ken Gamblin filed his required paperwork with the state Public Disclosure Commission this week, long after the deadline for candidates to do so.
The last day for candidates to file for election was May
17. Forms called C1, C3 and F1 are required for candidacies, financial contributions and financial disclosures and must be filed within 10 days of declaring candidacy.
By Miki Mullor
Editor
Council Member Tom Hornish announced today on Facebook that he will not seek re-election. Hornish will complete his first term at the end of this year:
Continue readingBy Celia Wu and Miki Mullor
Rituja Indapure
The Sammamish Comment sat down for an interview with City Council candidate Rituja Indapure. Indapure was a candidate in the 2017 election and lost to now Council Member Chris Ross. In 2018, Indapure was appointed to the City’s Planning Commission.
She has filed for the seat currently held by Tom Hornish, who is completing his first term. He has not declared whether he will run for another four-year term.
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