Ben Yazici
City Manager
(425) 295-0550 Pete Butkus
Deputy City Manager
(425) 295-0552 Tim Larson
Communications Manager
(425) 295-0555 Lola Nelson-Mills
Executive Assistant - City Manager
(425) 295-0550
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The City Manager is selected by the City Council to serve as the professional administrator
of the city of Sammamish and is responsible for coordinating or directing all city
operations, projects and programs and administering all policies and laws adopted
by the Council. The City Manager oversees the preparation and administration of
the city budget, develops strong intergovernmental relations, keeps the Council
apprised of the city's financial and operational status, and administers personnel
including the hiring of all department and office heads. The City Manager serves
as chief advisor to the City Council, makes reports and recommendations to the City
Council, and ensures implementation of the City Council's policy.
City Manager Ben Yazici
Mr. Yazici was appointed City Manager January 17, 2001. Before accepting the position,
Mr. Yazici served as Interim City Manager and both Director of Public Works and
Finance. With over 20 years of experience, he was formerly with the City of University
Place, serving as both Deputy City Manager and Public Works Director. He received
his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Cukurova, Turkey in 1981 and
his M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington in 1988. He is a
past President of both the Rotary Club of Sammamish and the Sammamish Chamber of
Commerce.
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