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Sammamish council names new members to planning, sustainability, human services, parks and arts panels
Summary
After interviews, the Sammamish City Council voted by ballot Jan. 13 to fill multiple advisory commission seats, appointing Mazahir Punawali and Ajay Chakrapani to the Planning Commission and naming winners for sustainability, human services, parks and arts panels; official appointments will be confirmed at a future meeting.
The Sammamish City Council on Jan. 13 completed interviews and closed ballots to fill a series of advisory commission openings, announcing winners for planning, sustainability, human services, parks and arts panels.
At a study session held at City Hall, council members interviewed in-person, online and read written responses from applicants for multiple commissions. Mayor Josh Amato explained the process at the start of the meeting and said each in-person applicant had five minutes to respond to council questions.
Following the interviews, the council held secret-ballot votes for two Planning Commission seats. The mayor announced the two winners as Mazahir Punawali and Ajay Chakrapani; the mayor said the council will vote at its next regular meeting to finalize those appointments. The…
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