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Council Roundup: Progress report from police
Plus, aligning land use code to state law, Innovation Forum update and proclamation for Black History MonthThis week, the City Council was provided an annual crime and recruitment update by the…
Council funds affordable housing through ARCH, Housing Stability Program
Plus, Councilmember Zahn discusses appointment to state legislative office, councilmembers remember a longtime city employee and three proclamations are issued
Council Roundup: Keeping regional growth center designation for downtown
Plus, 2025 legislative session and Bellevue schools update The City Council Tuesday voted to update the Downtown Subarea Plan to ensure downtown keeps its status as a regional growth…
Council Roundup: Council advances further housing strategies
Plus, $350K in arts grants approved and Human Services Commission member appointedAt Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council directed staff to finalize code amendments aimed at making it easier to…
Council Roundup: City to acquire property to expand open space in Coal Creek Natural Area
Plus, Economic Development Plan update launches and further work advances on affordable housing
City Council to consider purchase of land to extend Coal Creek Natural Area
In its final meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, Dec. 10, the City Council will consider the potential purchase of a 12.2-acre parcel of land adjacent to the Coal Creek Natural Area at the south end of…
Bellevue proclaims emergency due to storm damage
Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson proclaimed a local emergency on Nov. 21 after major winds damaged many areas throughout the city Nov. 19-20 and resulted in widespread, extended power outages and…
Council Roundup: Cyclone doesn't stop Bellevue from adopting budget
Plus, electric vehicle roadmap, smart communities awards and proclamations for transgender awareness and road traffic victims remembranceThe City Council unanimously approved the 2025-2026 Operating…
Council Roundup: Final budget hearing
Plus, Affordable Housing Strategy update launchesOn Tuesday, the City Council held the third and final public hearing on the 2025-2026 Operating Budget and five-year Capital Improvement Program.…
Council Roundup: Reviewing budget progress
Also, updating environmental plan, sunset for library board and Veterans Day proclamationStaff from the Finance & Asset Management Department Tuesday provided an overview for the City Council of…