Published May 1 2024
Mini City Hall is moving to a new, larger space at Crossroads Shopping Center to meet increasing demand for services. The community is invited to a grand opening Wednesday, May 15, 11 a.m.-noon near the south entrance of Crossroads Shopping Center, 15600 NE Eighth St., in the concourse in front of Suite E1, between Barnes & Noble and Hallmark.
The new space will feature a spacious lobby, self-service area, two rooms for partner organizations to provide services and a community meeting room for small classes or community meetings.
The opening will offer opportunities to learn more about the new facility, enjoy free food and music, connect with local nonprofits and receive many exciting giveaways, including $25 ORCA cards. There will also be a resource fair featuring local nonprofits and community organizations.
RSVPing by contacting 425-452-2800 or minich@bellevuewa.gov is highly encouraged. The first 50 people who RSVP will get a surprise gift at the event.
Established in 1994, Mini City Hall has served as a vital neighborhood service center, delivering essential City of Bellevue services to the Eastside community. Mini City Hall provides accurate and personalized customer service, delivered by friendly staff proficient in Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Telugu, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. Phone interpretation services in 240 languages are also offered, ensuring that every member of our community feels welcomed and supported, regardless of their background and abilities.
“For 30 years, Mini City Hall has been a welcoming space for all Bellevue residents, serving as a trusted resource and providing a human connection to city government,” said Mayor Lynne Robinson. “We are excited to offer more space and resources for this critical link to our community.”
Mini City Hall’s mission is to cultivate trust, foster relationships and create a thriving community. The new facility builds upon this mission, catering to the needs of Bellevue’s residents and fostering partnerships with well-known community organizations to provide direct services including healthcare, computer skill building, immigration support, job counseling and housing.
More information is at BellevueWA.gov/mini-city-hall, or reach out to staff at 425-452-2800 or minich@bellevuewa.gov.
For alternate formats, interpreters or reasonable accommodations, please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-2800 or email minich@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding accommodations, contact the city’s ADA/Title VI administrator (adatitleVI@bellevuewa.gov). If you are deaf or hard of hearing, dial 711. Mini City Hall is wheelchair-accessible.