Recognizing that the Country's rural service level couldn't keep pace without growing suburban community, Kathy helped lead the effort to create the City of Sammamish. After two terms on the city council, Kathy was elected by her peers to serve as Mayor.
Sammamish Accomplishments
-Sammamish Mayor and twice-elected to City Council
-Chairperson of Sammamish's initial Finance Committee.
-Kathy oversaw the creation of the new city's first budget in 1999.
-Chairperson of the Community Development Committee, overseeing the City's Comprehensive Plan.
-City representative of the Eastside Fire & Rescue Board, Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board, Economic Development District, and Suburban Cities Management and Policy Boards.
Other Local Accomplishments
-Member of Issaquah Planning Commission
-Board Member and Finance Chair of the Sammamish YMCA
-Board Member of Eastside Legal Assistance Program
-Board Member of the Puget Sound Council of Investment Clubs
-Founding Member of the Sammamish Kiwanis Club
