City council position 7
RE-ELECT
EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP
Honored to serve as your Mayor
GOALS & PRIORITIES
I've been proud to call Sammamish home for over 30 years. It's been an honor to serve this amazing community—as a longtime volunteer, your Councilmember, and now as your Mayor. I'm running for re-election to keep building on the progress we've made together—from expanding more affordable housing to moving forward with our climate and sustainability plans, and improving the ways we get around town.
Public safety, emergency preparedness, and long-term financial stability remain my top priorities. I want Sammamish to be a safe, beautiful, and inclusive place where teachers, first responders, families, and retirees can live and thrive.
We must invest in smart transportation options—walkable neighborhoods, bike-friendly streets, and reliable public transit—to connect people to jobs, schools, parks, and essential services. Success means delivering on our 2025 work plan and keeping the community engaged and informed every step of the way.
Together, we can build a sustainable future for Sammamish!
Help me continue to:
- Champion parks and natural habitat
- Provide safe roads, sidewalks, bike paths + enhanced public transit options
- Broaden regional outreach to support our shared interests
- Leverage my experience in youth advocacy to serve our youngest community members
- Utilize my business background to ensure prudent and transparent management of funds
- Kickstart new revenue options
- Champion development of a dedicated Senior/Community Center
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusivity
Let's continue with common sense initiatives to ensure our community is the home we're proud to leave the next generation.
Connect with me: karen@electkarenhowe.com
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Re-elect critical local and regional government experience
- A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) Liaison
- Eastside Fire and Rescue - Board of Directors
- Eastside Fire and Rescue - Finance and Administrative Committee (Alternate)
- Emergency Management Advisory Committee Member
- Joint Recommendations Committee Member
- King County Flood Control District Advisory Committee
- Regional Transit Committee Member
- Eastside Transportation Partnership
- Salmon Recovery Council - Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 8 (Alternate)
- YMCA Advisory Board Member
- Eastside Human Services Forum Board Member
EARLY ENDORSEMENTS
National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, State Representatives Roger Goodman & Janice Zahn, King County Councilmember Sara Perry, LWSD Board Member Lindsey Yokum, Bothell Mayor Mason Thompson, Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig, Woodinville Deputy Mayor James Randolph, Newcastle Councilmember Paul Charbonneau, Redmond Council President, Vanessa Kritzer, Kirkland Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold, Kirkland Councilmember Neal Black, and more
Support Howe Now
Your financial support is critical to my campaign. Any dollar amount is most welcome! Every $10, $25, $50 makes a huge difference!
