Published February 16 2024

The City Council is seeking candidates for vacancies on Bellevue’s Human Services Commission. Interested residents can apply online. Applications are due by Friday, March 1.

Made up of volunteers and appointed by the mayor with City Council concurrence, board and commission members serve four-year terms, offering their time and expertise to help shape Bellevue’s future. Bellevue’s boards and commissions advise the council and conduct regularly scheduled public meetings.

The Human Services Commission advises the council concerning human services planning and funding. The commission is charged with representing the diversity of the community and provides the public with opportunities to be involved in commission activities. The commission currently meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. However, beginning in April, the commission will meet on the first and third Monday of each month at 6 p.m.

Applicants must be residents of Bellevue. The City of Bellevue values diversity and encourages anyone interested to apply.

Application Options

People who do not want to apply online can pick up community service applications from the City Clerk’s Office or Service First at City Hall, as well as the Bellevue Regional Library, the Lake Hills Library or Mini City Hall. A faxed copy may be requested by calling 425-452-6806. Applications may be submitted by any of the options below:

  • Hand-delivered: City Clerk’s Office, 450 110th Ave. NE
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 90012, Bellevue, Washington, 98009-9012
  • Fax: 425-452-5247
  • Email:    kroberts@bellevuewa.gov

If additional information is desired about the role and responsibilities of this commission, please call human services manager Ruth Blaw at 425-452-4185.