Re-Elect Amy Lam
Sammamish City Council
Position 1

Endorsements:
Sierra Club/WA
41st & 45th Legislative District Democrats
King County Young Democrats
State Senator Manka Dhingra (45th LD)
State Representatives My-Linh Thai & Janice Zahn (41st LD)
Mayors of Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, and more

Hello

It has been an honor to serve our community as Deputy Mayor. I’m running for re-election to continue the forward-thinking vision our Council set in 2022.

Over the past four years, our Council has laid the groundwork for a stronger future by adopting strategic plans such as the Climate Action Plan; Transportation Master Plan; Parks, Recreation and Open Space plan; and the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, which will guide our City’s growth and sustainability for the next twenty years.

Over the next four years, I’m committed to ensuring our City is on a path to fiscal sustainability, strengthening our resilience to extreme weather, and supporting the Town Center project. It’s essential to expand housing options, diversify city revenue with new businesses, and build a space where people can gather and connect.

I’m proud of the progress we have made—and ready to keep pushing for a safer, more connected, and sustainable city for all.

Accomplishments

Below are my individual accomplishments as a Councilmember. A list of broader Council achievements can be found here.

  • As a Council Member, I advocated for and, with Council’s support, doubled Sidewalk/Path funding to $2.4 million over six years. This reduces the timeline of this project list from 17 years to just 8 years.

  • With city staff support, I championed the partial opening of Beaton Hill Park, adding a trail that offers a safe pedestrian alternative to walking on a road without a shoulder.

  • With the implementation of the utility tax, I advocated for and, with Council’s support doubled the City’s annual rebate to $200 for qualifying lower-income households.

  • I worked with the King County Solid Waste Division to bring a Repair Event to Sammamish. More than 120 people attended, connecting with volunteer “fixers” who helped repair small household items and promote sustainability through reuse. The event was a success with 68 out of 92 items repaired.

  • I am proposing a policy requiring food establishments, such as restaurants, grocery stores, and schools, to use compostable or reusable serve ware. In partnership with the City of Issaquah, our city staff applied for a Re+ grant through the King County Solid Waste Division to support the work and community outreach on this proposed policy. We expect to receive the outcome of the grant application by the end of summer.

Boy walking on Beaton Hill Park trail

Photo: Beaton Hill Park trail from SE 8th St.