Klahanie residents will make an important decision whether or not to annex to Issaquah.

Since working for the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce in 2005, I have come to know the friendly business community that serves Klahanie and parts of Sammamish including neighborhoods of Alderra, Montaine and Trossachs. The Sammamish Chamber has always considered Klahanie part of the Sammamish Plateau, welcoming new neighbors with a welcome bag since before 2000 and promoting their businesses.

The Klahanie neighborhood is on our Sammamish map. In addition, many of their students attend Skyline High School and are involved in the family friendly events on the Plateau, such as the Sammamish Farmers Market.

The neighborhood flavor of Klahanie seems to match the family friendly lifestyle we enjoy on the Plateau. The Sammamish Library, Teen Center, parks and upcoming Community Center are just a few of the amenities we have to enhance what Klahanie already has.

It is a natural decision to vote “no” to Issaquah and look towards joining the city of Sammamish. Not only is it physically considered part of the plateau, but also the nearby neighborhoods of Sammamish tend to shop there and may do more with the improvement of roads and the loyalty they feel for Sammamish. The businesses will enjoy the B & O tax savings and increased business.

I am proud of the city of Sammamish, the maintenance it does do to keep our parks and city safe and pristine, as well as the fiduciary responsible operation of our budget.

Vote “no” to Issaquah and consider Sammamish as your new city.

Deb Sogge, executive director, Sammamish Chamber of Commerce