Application for City Council Vacancy

Introduction

The City of Sammamish is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Sammamish Sustainability Commission. The terms end January 31, 2031.

Interested applicants must apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

For more information, contact Amber Anderson, City Clerk, at 425-295-0527 or aanderson@sammamish.us.

General Information

The Sammamish Sustainability Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council. It is authorized to pursue projects related to implementing the adopted Climate Action Plan, the Climate Elements of the Comprehensive Plan, the Urban Forest Management Plan, and other recommendations for how the City of Sammamish can reach its sustainability goals.

The regular meetings of the commission are scheduled for the second Thursday of every calendar month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Meetings are not held during the month of August, unless the commission calls for a special meeting.

Members of the Sustainability Commission shall be selected from residents living within the City limits. Exceptions to this requirement may be made, by vote of the City Council, in instances where an appointee is involved in providing sustainability services to the Sammamish community.

To the extent practicable, appointments shall reflect a balance of sustainability topics in the community.

This is an unpaid volunteer position.

Before applying, read the City of Sammamish Code of Conduct for City Council and Boards and Commissions and complete the certification below.

Appointment Process

To be considered for appointment to the Sammamish Sustainability Commission, submit an application using the form below.

During the City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 5, 2027, the City Council will review applications, conduct interviews, and vote on applicants. Formal appointments will be made by resolution during the Tuesday, January 19, 2027, Regular Meeting. This schedule is subject to change.

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Background

Appointment to the Sustainability Commission will require your consistent attendance at regularly scheduled meetings. Are you available for evening meetings?

In our City, no board member has any authority from the City Council to speak for the City in any written or oral communications. Using your title as a commission member in your communications may create the perception that you are speaking for the City. Do you understand and agree that if you do so, you will be dismissed from your position?

Why are you interested in serving on the Sammamish Sustainability Commission?

What is/has been your involvement with the City of Sammamish or any of the Commissions?

How would your skills/relevant experience contribute to the work of the Sustainability Commission? Specifically address your experience in working collaboratively with others on policy related matters.

How would you deal with a disagreement in a commission setting?

If appointed to the Sustainability Commission, do you see any potential for a conflict of interest claim based on personal interests?

Can you give us a specific example of how you’ve implemented Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) principles in your personal and/or professional life? Explain below.

By checking "I certify" below, I certify that I have read the City of Sammamish Code of Conduct for City Council and Boards and Commissions (adopted April 4, 2023) and will agree to abide by its principles if appointed.

By checking "I certify" below, I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I am the individual named in the application. I understand that the City of Sammamish will rely on the accuracy of this application and certifications made in conjunction with this application. Any misrepresentation or inaccurate information may result in disqualification of my application. Further, I understand that the information I have provided will become a public record subject to public inspection pursuant to law.

Application for Sammamish Sustainability Commission

Introduction

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