We bid farewell to 2023 and now it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows that marked the year in Clyde Hill. While our picturesque city has experienced moments of unity and progress, it hasn’t been immune to controversies that have left residents questioning the stability of local governance. As we gear up for …
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The City of Clyde Hill is presently in a state of transition as the City Council prepares to fill the vacant seat left by now Mayor Steve Friedman, who secured an uncontested victory last November. The impending vote by Councilmembers on January 9th introduces Lisa Slivka and Tim Rattigan as candidates vying for the role. …
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There are several upcoming opportunities for residents to serve their community. Descriptions of opportunities to serve on the City Council, Planning Commission, Civil Service Commission, and Budget Advisory Committee can be found on the City website.
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During this Tuesday’s meeting, the city council will hold a public hearing about raising the city’s portion of property taxes by 1%. If this ordinance passes, the city's budget will increase by 1%, but it is not necessarily a 1% increase in your property tax rate.
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The second round of vote counting has been published by King County Elections and the results from Election Night have not changed much. Steve Friedman ran unopposed, winning 95% of the vote. In Council Position 2, Councilmember Ashley Eckel faced Steve Sinwell. Sinwell is leading with nearly 62% of the vote. In Council Position 4, …
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Council candidate Steve Sinwell has sent political mail to Clyde Hill residents asking for their vote in the upcoming Council elections. On his postcards, he has been using the City of Clyde Hill logo. We’ve been told multiple residents have reached out to learn if, and why, the city was endorsing Steve Sinwell. Despite the …
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Council candidate Steve Sinwell claims he cares deeply about the Clyde Hill community. Still, according to publicly available voter participation records, Steve Sinwell has never voted in a Clyde Hill City Council election. Since Sinwell moved into his house in November 2016, there have been 3 City Council elections and he didn’t vote in any …
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After watching the campaigns for months, one candidate stood out as exceptionally well qualified for Council Position 4: Ryan Olson. Olson has been serving us on the Planning Commission for three years. The Planning Commission handles much of the technical land use review and code changes before they hit the Council’s desk. Between his real …
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On October 15, Councilmember Dean Hachamovitch reached out to all the city council candidates claiming he had received interest from “some candidates” in publishing endorsements received by those running. “I’m writing to all of you to ask if you have any endorsements you want me to include in the newsletter,“ wrote Hachamovitch. He provided 48 …
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The Clyde Hill Coalition is a necessary watchdog on city hall. As resident journalists, we fill the void without a newspaper covering our city. With your ballots now in hand, we wanted to provide you the opportunity to learn more about the candidates. We asked them to respond to five questions. Mayor: Steve Friedman vs Unopposed Council …
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