Three-Way Races Shape Up for Clyde Hill City Council in November Election The November 2025 General Election in Clyde Hill will feature contested races for all three City Council positions on the ballot and is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in Clyde Hill history. Each position has exactly two candidates, eliminating …
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We’re two full days into Candidate Filing Week, and so far, five candidates have submitted filings for the Clyde Hill City Council positions on this year’s ballot. All three incumbents—Lisa Wissner-Slivka, Brad Andonian, and Dean Hachamovitch—have filed to run for re-election. Two of them have already drawn challengers, setting the stage for potential primary contests. …
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Filing week for the 2025 Clyde Hill City Council election opens tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Three council seats are up for election this year—one currently held by an elected councilmember and two held by appointed members. The positions are as follows: If three or more candidates file for any one position, that race will appear …
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Clyde Hill residents are encouraged to attend the upcoming Financial Sustainability Task Force Meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. This meeting will focus on addressing the city’s budget challenges and exploring potential solutions to ensure long-term financial stability. Key Discussion Points Building on the March 6th Financial Sustainability Open House, the Task …
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Setting the StageIf you’re just tuning in, a slim majority of the Clyde Hill City Council voted in early February to defund (and effectively fire) Dean Rohla, Clyde Hill’s City Administrator. In a council-mayor form of government, city councils don’t have hiring/firing powers, and only in extreme circumstances will they take a defunding action to …
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The Planning Commission is inviting residents to participate in a public meeting on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will focus on the city’s tree code, lights, and accessory structures code. This is an opportunity for residents to voice their opinions and suggestions regarding these critical local regulations that can impact your …
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The slim majority of the city council, led by Councilmember Dean Hachamovitch, who attempted a coup by voting to eliminate the City Administrator position, is back at it again! Hachamovitch, Lisa Slivka, and Brad Andonian are working together to obtain a super-majority (increase the council to seven) to override Mayor Friedman’s veto decisions. If you missed what …
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Recent Developments Last Monday, a slim majority of the City Council, led by Councilmember Dean Hachamovitch, passed an ordinance to remove the City Administrator position from the city code. This action, taken with no public input and no plan for succession, has thrown Clyde Hill’s government into disarray. Mayor Steve Friedman vetoed the ordinance on …
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Contentious Budget Vote In late December, the Clyde Hill City Council voted on the budget, passing it narrowly with a 3-2 margin. Councilmembers Hachamovitch and Slivka dissented, advocating for reducing city staff, while others suggested a gradual approach to deficit reduction. The City maintains balances over $11 million, generating approximately 4% in interest, which could …
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City Council Seat Opens Clyde Hill residents are invited to apply for a vacancy on the City Council following the announcement of Councilmember Muromoto’s departure. This presents an opportunity for community members to serve and contribute to local governance. The deadline is January 3rd. Apply here. Volunteer Opportunities In addition to the council opening, the city …
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