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Council Roundup: Proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments approved for consideration
Plus, simplifying permitting process for detached dwellings and cottage housing, and city’s square footage business taxAt Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council unanimously approved two proposed…
Council Roundup: Largest-ever funding allocation for affordable housing development
Plus, housing in mixed-use areasDuring Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council advanced multiple housing funding recommendations and reviewed a proposal to expand housing opportunities in mixed-use areas…
Council Roundup: Economic Development plan advances
Plus, human services funding, Old Bellevue design standards and Development Services updateDuring Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council reviewed the draft 2026-2031 Economic Development Plan, a…
Council Roundup: Affordable Housing Strategy review
Plus, Inclusive Innovation program update, collection of code amendments and Black History MonthDuring Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council reviewed the public draft of the 2026-2032 Affordable…
Council Roundup: Human services needs and Safe Speeds
Plus, school district levy and immigration resourcesOn Tuesday, the City Council received a report on the 2025 Human Services Needs Update. Conducted during a year of significant federal funding cuts…
Council Roundup: Updates move forward for tax incentive housing program
Plus, councilmembers advance parking reforms to align with state law and preview the state legislative sessionThe City Council Tuesday approved moving forward with updates to the city’s Multifamily…
Council Roundup: Malakoutian selected mayor
Plus, Hamilton selected deputy mayor, Eastgate housing campus update, arts grants allocation and school leviesVoting unanimously, the City Council elected Mo Malakoutian mayor and Dave Hamilton…
Council Roundup: Council honors longest-tenured councilmember, holds special meeting with state legislators
Plus, advancement of key policy actions on equity and critical areasThe City Council Tuesday recognized the city’s longest serving councilmember, Conrad Lee, with a commendation honoring his decades…
Council Roundup: Seven more speed safety camera locations approved
Plus, study reveals how Bellevue uses its curb areas, co-living housing adopted and convention center board members reappointed
Council Roundup: Inside look at Diversity Advantage Plan 2035
Plus, sign code discussed and small businesses honoredAt the City Council meeting Tuesday, the council discussed and heard recommendations from staff and advisory groups on a major update to the city…