704 228th Ave NE #961, Sammamish, Washington 98074, United States
City council position 7
LIVABILITY COMMUNITY TRANSPARENCY
I look forward to serving you on the Sammamish City Council!
GOALS & PRIORITIES
I will strive to ensure that Sammamish is a community that is safe, beautiful, socially cohesive and inclusive, and environmentally sustainable; with diverse housing linked by convenient public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure to employment, education, public open space, local shops, health and community services, and leisure and cultural opportunities. A Sammamish where our teachers, first responders, young families, and retirees can live and thrive. This is what "livability" means to me. I will:
- Champion parks and natural habitat by protecting the Parks & Rec budget
- Provide safe roads, sidewalks, bike paths + enhanced public transit options
- Broaden regional outreach to ensure our interests are represented
- Leverage my experience in youth advocacy to serve our youngest community members
- Utilize my business background to ensure prudent and transparent management of funds
- Bring Participatory Budgeting to Sammamish and shore up declining revenue
- Build a Senior/Community Center
Let's press ahead with common sense initiatives to ensure that our community is the home we're proud to leave the next generation.
Let's connect: karen@electkarenhowe.com
Decades of SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
I am president of SammamishFriends.org, a non-profit dedicated to promoting conservation and sustainability efforts in the community. The group generates funds and provides guidance to Sammamish-based volunteer organizations supporting stormwater stewardship, wildlife habitat, heritage gardens, parks & open space plus other sustainability efforts. I’ve fostered useful partnerships within King County as we work to complete our signature project: a 28-mile trail system. I’m a Certified Wildlife Steward and lead the Climate Action Committee for Indivisible 8.
I serve vulnerable children as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for kiddos in foster care and appointed to King County Children and Youth Advisory Board and appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to the Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation which is responsible for getting access to lifesaving medications for Washington residents.
Other board-level & volunteer roles:
PTSA (McAuliffe, Inglewood, Eastlake), Eastside Girls Lacrosse, Cancer Lifeline, Atlas Assistance Dogs, Boys and Girls Club, Friends of Echo Glen, DeerPark HOA
ABOUT
I'm a mom with two great kids and a fabulous (and supportive!) husband, Phil. We've lived here for over 25 years and have a deep connection to the community that's only achieved by living and volunteering here for decades.
BUSINESS SKILLS: I'm known as a skilled business manager; an innovative marketing & business development pro with a track record of forging successful partnerships and instilling tight operational & fiscal controls.
I was a director at Microsoft Research, a VP at AOL, and CEO of a Technicolor subsidiary. I've expertly managed multi-million dollar budgets and my various leadership roles have given me full profit & loss experience and the ability to build consensus between disparate groups.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karennhowe/
ENDORSED by Washington Conservation Voters, National Women's Political Caucus, WA Bikes, King County Democrats, 45th, 41st, and 5th LD Democrats, ATU 587, #VoteProChoice, Humane Voters of Washington, Representative Roger Goodman, Redmond Councilmember Vanessa Kritzer, and more.
Support Karen Howe Now
Your financial support is critical to my campaign. Any dollar amount is most welcome! Even $25 makes a difference!
