The Special Events Committee is appointed by the City Council to:
- Interpret and administer the Special Events Code;
- Establish event conditions and fees;
- Set event times, places and conditions designed to help ensure safe, quality events; and
- Approve issuance of event permits.
In 1994, Bellevue adopted a special events policy, which recognized the substantial community benefits that result from special events and the need to ensure the safe and efficient operation of these events. These events provide family activities and funding for the community’s nonprofit agencies as well as cultural enrichment, economic vitality and community pride.
Special events are large public or private gatherings which require a permit. The Special Events Committee determines event conditions and fees, and may even determine that a special event permit is not necessary.
Special Events Committee Members
Chair
- Susan Freeburg - sfreeburg@bellevuewa.gov
Parks & Community Services
- Chad Charbonneau - ccharbonneau@bellevuewa.gov
Fire Department
- Mark H. Anderson - mhanderson@bellevuewa.gov
Police Department
- Landon Barnwell - lbarnwell@bellevuewa.gov
Transportation Department
- Casiano Atienza - catienza@bellevuewa.gov
Development Services
- Lisa Siegman - lsiegman@bellevuewa.gov
Utilities Department
- Erin Hislop - ehislop@bellevuewa.gov
King County Metro Transit
- Jonathan Rose - jrose@kingcounty.gov
Community Representative - East Bellevue
- Neal Christiansen - neochristi@hotmail.com
Community Representative - Downtown
- Laurie Scott - lauriescott7@gmail.com
Business Representative - Downtown
- Mike Ogliore - mike@bellevuedowntown.com
Event Promoter, Position 1
- Meredith Langridge - mlangridge@visitbellevuewa.com
Staff Support
- Madeline Groth - sec@bellevuewa.gov
Meetings
Unless noted otherwise, the Special Events Committee meets the second Thursday of each month, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at City Hall. Check the agenda or display board for the meeting room. The meeting site is wheelchair-accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available upon request. Please call in 48 hours in advance: 425-452-5262 (Voice).
