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Public safety pledge listening sessions Oct. 13, 15, 17

Community members can participate online or email comments The City of Bellevue will hold a series of community listening sessions this month as a key part of its pledge to review police use of…
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Council Roundup: Affordable housing and Multifamily Tax Exemption program updates

Plus, Transportation Commission members confirmed On Monday, the City Council received its twice-yearly update on progress achieved through the city’s Affordable Housing Strategy. The strategy,…
Cerasa Housing Complex - 31 affordable units

Council Roundup: Update of City Council Pledge

Plus, cross-cultural feasibility study report and I-405 access study next steps On Monday, the City Council received an update on progress for a pledge the council undertook in June to review police…
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Council Roundup: Second public hearing on budget

Plus, Economic Development Plan update and tributes to icons recently lost On Monday, the City Council held the second of three public hearings on the city’s 2021-2022 operating budget and the 2021-…
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Council Roundup: CARES funding allocation

Funds to address immediate basic needs in Bellevue  On Monday, the City Council held a special meeting to allocate federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”)…

Mask up, Bellevue!

The City Council is united in urging residents to mask up. Face coverings are required statewide in all public spaces because they are effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19, and Bellevue's…
Mayor Robinson, Deputy Mayor Nieuwenhuis and Councilmember Jeremy Barksdale wear masks.

Council Roundup: New COVID-19 funds and public safety pledge next steps

Plus, aquatic center feasibility report and next steps for public safety review  On August 3, the City Council was asked to approve two ordinances to facilitate receiving and distributing…
Patio dining is available on Main Street, among other locations.

Council Roundup: Affordable Housing Strategy work continues

Plus, ADA Week proclamation On Monday, the City Council initiated work on a Housing Strategy action to increase affordable housing through targeted incentives. 
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Council Roundup: Latest Sound Transit news

Plus, public hearing on frequently flooded areas code amendments and Neighborhood Enhancement Program update On Monday, Sound Transit representatives updated the City Council on the construction of…
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Council Roundup: East Main briefing

Plus, economic development update and residential minimum parking public hearing The City Council Monday considered the first of three topic areas, “Streets and Blocks,” related to a Land Use Code…
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