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Confused about the budget? Get the facts here
Video: Pam Stuart's 2021 Tax Increase Dissent
PAM'S VOTING RECORD
Pam Stuart is the only council member who voted against both the tax increases in 2020 and 2021 which resulted in an 11% Sammamish property tax increase.
2020 -
She voted against the 6% property tax increase (Meeting Timestamp: 3:03:25 and Meeting Minutes)
2021 -
She was the sole councilmember to vote against the 5% property tax increase (Meeting Timestamp 1:25:45 and Meeting Minutes)
2022 -
She supported a 1% property tax increase, a move in line with the majority of cities across King County, as a response to the 9% increased cost of public safety services due to inflation (source)
BUDGET FAQ
Having served as your Sammamish City Councilmember for the past 5 years, I’ve been committed to promoting government transparency and providing you with accurate information about the challenges our city faces. That’s why I want to personally address some of the political rhetoric and misinformation surrounding the City of Sammamish’s budgeting process:
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WHAT CAN BE DONE?
Sammamish's financial stability relies on diversifying income sources, practicing efficient budget management, and keeping the community engaged in cost-effective decision-making.
Retain local sales tax revenue to bolster funding for essential services while maintaining efficiency.
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Supporting local businesses and our local chamber
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Creating an economic development plan as part of our comp plan update
Enhance budget accuracy, aligning forecasts with actuals, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Continue to prioritize work plan items to key results, ensuring a high return on investment for the community. I've spearheaded the effort to create key results for each budget cycle.
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