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Josh Amato elected mayor, Debbie Treen chosen deputy mayor at Sammamish council reorganization
Sammamish City Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary
After nominations and balloting at the Jan. 6 meeting, council member Josh Amato was elected mayor in a second-round vote (5–2) and Council member Deborah Joan Treen was elected deputy mayor after nominations and voice vote.
The Sammamish City Council reorganized leadership at its first regular meeting of 2026, electing Josh Amato as mayor and Deborah Joan Treen as deputy mayor.
Mayor (presiding) opened nominations for mayor and nominated Council member Pamela Stewart;…
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