City council position 7

   I'm proud to call Sammamish home for over 30 years. It's 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 continue building on the progress we've made together—from expanding affordable housing options 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
• 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, progressive revenue options
• Champion development of a dedicated Senior/Teen 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

Organizations

Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates

MLK Labor

National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington

King County Democrats, King County Young Democrats, 5thLD, 41st LD & 45th LD Democrats 

State Senators

Manka Dhingra

State Representatives

Roger Goodman, Janice Zahn, Zack Hall 

King County Councilmembers 

Sara Perry, Girmay Zahilay

Mayors/Deputy Mayors/Council Presidents

Redmond Mayor Angela Birney, Kirkland Mayor Kelli Curtis, Bothell Mayor Mason Thompson, Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig, Woodinville Deputy Mayor James Randolph, Redmond Council President, Vanessa Kritzer, Kirkland Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold, Issaquah Council President Lindsey Walsh & Deputy Council President Barb de Michele

Council & School Board Members

Newcastle Councilmember Paul Charbonneau, Kirkland Councilmember Neal Black, Redmond City Councilmember Melissa Stuart, Duvall Councilmember Amy McHenry, former Sammamish Councilmember Rituja Indapure, LWSD Board Member Lindsey Yokum