Sam Amato

At the Everett City Council meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, Sam Amato, founder of the Way Better You fitness studio and an honoree, was recognized and offered remarks of thanks to the council and community.

Amato opened by saying, “Good evening, everyone,” and thanked the body for the recognition: “Thank you so much for the opportunity to be up here and be recognized by my community.” He said it was meaningful to be acknowledged in the city where he was raised and where he is now raising his children, adding that he is “able to give back to my community and collaborate with the city.” He said, “just to be able to give back is really something special for me.”

He also spoke about the broader civic value of the people in attendance, noting that many were present because they believed in something and were “standing up for something that you think needs representation.” Amato said he does the same “in my own way at Way Better You.”

Amato described the studio’s work as extending beyond exercise. “So, we teach CPR, and we get people living a healthier, more active lifestyle,” he said. He added that the mission is “not just about fitness, it’s also about building community and feeling like you have the independence to be able to even save someone in the event of an emergency.” He closed by saying, “I hope to continue to do what it is that we do at Way Better You slash Save Life Boston with the city, and hope to continue to bring something positive to my neighborhood.”

No motions, questions, or objections were attributed to Amato in this segment. The only recorded vote for the meeting segment was the council’s substantive vote on the “confirmation of the appointment of Ola Bukele to the position of chief administrative and financial officer for the city of Everett,” which passed with a “yes” vote. Amato’s recorded activity in the meeting was limited to receiving the citation and delivering remarks.