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Council Roundup: Affordable housing sales tax approved and arts survey results
Plus, lowered speed limit for Surrey Downs and Arts Commission and Library Board appointments
On Monday, as the City Council proclaimed Oct. 12-16 as Affordable Housing Week, councilmembers…
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Public safety pledge listening sessions Oct. 13, 15, 17
Community members can participate online or email comments
The City of Bellevue will hold a series of community listening sessions this month as a key part of its pledge to review police use of…
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Council Roundup: Affordable housing and Multifamily Tax Exemption program updates
Plus, Transportation Commission members confirmed
On Monday, the City Council received its twice-yearly update on progress achieved through the city’s Affordable Housing Strategy. The strategy,…
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Council Roundup: Update of City Council Pledge
Plus, cross-cultural feasibility study report and I-405 access study next steps
On Monday, the City Council received an update on progress for a pledge the council undertook in June to review police…
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Council Roundup: Second public hearing on budget
Plus, Economic Development Plan update and tributes to icons recently lost
On Monday, the City Council held the second of three public hearings on the city’s 2021-2022 operating budget and the 2021-…
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Council Roundup: CARES funding allocation
Funds to address immediate basic needs in Bellevue
On Monday, the City Council held a special meeting to allocate federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”)…
Mask up, Bellevue!
The City Council is united in urging residents to mask up. Face coverings are required statewide in all public spaces because they are effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19, and Bellevue's…
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Council Roundup: New COVID-19 funds and public safety pledge next steps
Plus, aquatic center feasibility report and next steps for public safety review
On August 3, the City Council was asked to approve two ordinances to facilitate receiving and distributing…
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Council Roundup: Affordable Housing Strategy work continues
Plus, ADA Week proclamation
On Monday, the City Council initiated work on a Housing Strategy action to increase affordable housing through targeted incentives.
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Council Roundup: Latest Sound Transit news
Plus, public hearing on frequently flooded areas code amendments and Neighborhood Enhancement Program update
On Monday, Sound Transit representatives updated the City Council on the construction of…
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