Mayor Ross outlines 2025 priorities: housing, infrastructure, public safety and parks

Mayor Catherine Ross delivered the City of Snoqualmie’s 2025 State of the City address, outlining plans focused on housing, infrastructure, public safety, parks and new citywide systems.

Ross said the city will “protect, preserve, and enhance Snoqualmie,” and reviewed department-by-department accomplishments from 2024 and initiatives planned for 2025, including Munis rollout, park and trail construction, water and sewer upgrades, and housing projects.

The address summarized work across multiple departments and why those items matter to residents: staffing and internal efficiencies affect service delivery, capital projects protect downtown infrastructure and riverfront parks, and housing and project-ready designs are intended to help secure outside grant funding.

City administration and human resources

City Administrator Mike Chambliss described internal reorganization and hiring that reduced vacancies and created entry-level positions. He credited the human resources team for filling most vacancies after an earlier period of substantial open positions and said the city will continue employee development and retention efforts. Chambliss said, “Probably our biggest change is our new business management software called Munis.” He and other speakers said Munis is expected to improve efficiency, project accounting, contract management and online services for residents when fully deployed.

Finance and budgets

Finance Director Drew Boutet said the City Council adopted a new biennial budget aligned to priorities such as public safety and infrastructure, and the department continues work…