Mayor Josh Amato

April 2026

Before We Talk About New Revenue

The budget conversation has to start with honest math and a real line-by-line review.

Apr 17 • Mayor Josh Amato

No to Tile, Yes to Turf

How I'm thinking about your tax dollars.

Apr 12 • Mayor Josh Amato

March 2026

February 2026

More Listening, Less Spending: Rethinking Sammamish’s Community Survey

In a tight budget year, I don't believe we should spend $30,000 on a survey that council cannot meaningfully tailor and that does not help us make real…

Feb 20 • Mayor Josh Amato

Early involvement matters in Sammamish decisions

By the time something reaches a permit counter or a final vote, the big choices are usually already locked in.

Feb 14 • Mayor Josh Amato

A (too long) Update and How I’ll Keep You in the Loop (with shorter posts) in the Future

30 Days In: What’s been happening at City Hall, what I’ve been pressing on, and how I’ll give you a real behind-the-scenes look at the decisions that…

Feb 6 • Mayor Josh Amato