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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…
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…
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.
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…
Council Roundup: East Main briefing
Plus, economic development update and residential minimum parking public hearing
The City Council Monday considered the first of three topic areas, “Streets and Blocks,” related to a Land Use Code…
Council Roundup: Budget workshop explores priorities, major challenges
Plus, Bike Everywhere Month proclamation
The City Council Monday was given an initial briefing on the approach and challenges expected in the upcoming budget planning cycle for the 2021-2022 general…
Council Roundup: Flood plain code updates
Plus, council pledge discussed and Vision Zero approach adopted
The City Council Monday was asked to initiate a Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) to conform the city’s regulations for frequently…
Council commits to review of public safety practices
Pledge advances broader community discussion on social justice
The Bellevue City Council is taking a fresh look at the police department’s public safety practices, and how it can better serve…
Special Council Meeting June 4
The Bellevue City Council will hold a special meeting Thursday, June 4 at 5:00 p.m. for the council to consider ratifying several emergency orders signed by the mayor in response to public…
Curfew through Saturday lifted
Mayor Lynne Robinson has terminated an emergency order for overnight curfews for downtown Bellevue through Saturday morning. The city will return to daily risk assessments to determine the need to…