It is important to define the principles that guide and inform this work. For the City of Bellevue, these guiding principles include: access, equity, inclusion, opportunity and understanding cultural competency.
The plan is intended to enrich the quality of life for all through:
Access:
Build an environment that values the abilities of all, by proactively removing barriers and providing accommodations for full participation.
Equity:
Create a fair and just community where equality is the outcome by recognizing and correcting historic and systemic inequity.
Inclusion:
Foster a welcoming city, by providing a safe and gracious space where the entire community can engage in civic life.
Opportunity:
Share prosperity by connecting residents, schools, businesses, faith and nonprofits to work together for the common good.
Understanding Cultural Competency:
Produce equitable policies and practices, by developing skills and knowledge that facilitate effective interactions across diverse cultures.
and always Why:
“Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.” -- Council Vision 2014