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    Classes and Events

    • Experience Bellevue
    • Neighborhood Leadership Gathering
    • Bellevue Essentials
    • Neighborhood Trainings
    • Neighborhood Graphic Artwork
    • Spring District Family Festival

    Applications for the 2025 class are available now!

    Scroll down for web fillable application

    Bellevue Essentials provides an introduction to civic leadership. The transformational program highlights the structure and daily operations of city government in Bellevue. Topics include demographics, public process, diversity, city planning, economic development, human services, utilities, finance and transportation, fire, police and more. 

    Program Details

    Applicants must live or work in Bellevue. Elected officials and candidates are not eligible to apply. The selection process involves a short application and three essay questions. Every year we receive many more applicants than we can accommodate in that year's class. Selection is primarily weighted on the application and your responses to the essay questions.

    Attendance at an information session is beneficial but not required. It is recommended that you submit your application after attending an information session or viewing the Bellevue Essentials video.

    For more information, contact samiller@bellevuewa.gov. For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable accommodation requests please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-4295 (voice) or email samiller@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding accommodations, contact City of Bellevue ADA/Title VI Administrator at 425-452-6168 (voice). If you are deaf or hard of hearing, dial 711.

    • Bellevue Essentials Brochure
    • Bellevue Essentials Application (printable)
    • Bellevue Essentials 2024 video

    2025 Information Sessions

    Hear from graduates and participate in a “Question & Answer” session. Session will include tips for submitting a successful Bellevue Essentials application. Attending an information meeting is beneficial but not required to apply.

    To attend an information session, please register at BEInfoSession2025.eventbrite.com.

    Session 1
    When: Tuesday, June 10 12-12:30 p.m. 
    Where: Teams Virtual Meeting

    Session 2
    When: Thursday, June 12 6:30-7 p.m.
    Where: Bellevue City Hall (450 110th Ave NE)

    Session 3
    When: Wednesday, June 25 6:30-7 p.m.
    Where: South Bellevue Community Center (14509 SE Newport Way)

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    • Bellevue Essentials Brochure
    • 为期 10 周的贝尔维尤市市政实务课程
    • 為期 10 周的貝爾維尤市市政實務課程
    • ベルビュー市 ガバメント・イン・アクション 10週間コース
    • 벨뷰 시 정부 활동에 관한 10주 과정
    • 10-недельный курс по управлению городом Белвью в действии
    • Un curso de 10 semanas sobre el gobierno de la ciudad de Bellevue en acción
    • Khóa học 10 tuần về Chính quyền Thành phố Bellevue trong Thực tiễn

    Webform Application

    Applications are due Wednesday, July 23, 5 p.m.
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    Demographics

    Are you a Bellevue resident?
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    Age Demographics
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    Do you need a fee waiver for the tuition of $150?

    Application Instructions

    Please answer each question thoroughly in approximately 100 words per question. Assistance with your application/essays is available on request. Contact Sarina Miller at samillersamiller@bellevuewa.gov to request assistance and please indicate if you have a language or culture preference.

    Essays can be typed or written as a separate word document or verbally in an MP3 audio file emailed to samiller@bellevuewa.gov. Maximum of 100 words per question. If you prefer to send hard copy, mail to Sarina Miller, City of Bellevue, Neighborhood Outreach, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004.

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    Community Development

    Sarina Miller

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    Telephone
    425-452-4295
    Email
    samiller@bellevuewa.gov
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    Reasonable Accommodation

    For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable modification requests please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-6800 (voice) or email servicefirst@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding modifications, contact the City of Bellevue ADA, Title VI, and Equal Opportunity Officer at ADATitleVI@bellevuewa.gov.

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