2025 Bellevue Essentials Graduation
Join us in celebrating the graduation of the 2025 Bellevue Essentials class on Wednesday, November 19 from 7-9 p.m. at City Hall! The evening includes a ceremony in Council Chambers, followed by a festive dessert reception on the City Hall Concourse.
This year we will hear from keynote speaker, Kevin Henry, who worked at the City of Bellevue for 20 years, shaping the city’s approach to diversity, equity and inclusion. His work fostering dialogue and connection across cultures helped lay the foundation for Bellevue’s reputation as an inclusive and welcoming city.
Class of 2025 Speaker - Cosmos Darwin
Please RSVP with your name, as well as any additional guest names to neighborhoodoutreach@bellevuewa.gov.
Program Details
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.
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
Thanks to our funding partner, Amazon!
Essentials Information Flier (translated)
- Bellevue Essentials Brochure
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