Public comment at the Sammamish City Council meeting included a solid-waste providers offer of partnership and an online residents call for transparency about a historic property contract.

Wendy Weicker of Republic Services thanked the council and said her company is "here to serve" as the citys collection services provider, offering assistance with organics management, recycling reforms and resident support for bin sizing and low-income rates.

An online commenter raised a separate concern about the Reared House, a city-owned historic property. The commenter said local reporting shows volunteer restoration by the Sammamish Heritage Society and grants raised by volunteers, and asked direct questions to the council: "Who authorized the request for bids? Who authorized terminating the relationship with the Sammamish Heritage Society?" The commenter requested transparency about who made those administrative decisions and whether the council supports them.

Mary Wicker closed the public comment block by encouraging residents who were not selected for commission seats to reapply, attend commission meetings and use public comment to remain engaged.

Next steps: The comment requesting details about the Reared House bid process was directed to staff by the meeting record for follow-up; the transcript does not include a staff response at the meeting, so administrative clarification and documentation are recommended.