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Council Roundup: Protest debrief and budget briefing on Development Services fees
Plus, public hearing on minimum parking standards
On Monday, the City Council received a report on a civil emergency declaration and associated weapons ban issued over the weekend. The emergency…
Police Chief answers questions about the October 24, 2020 protest
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, the protest ended peacefully, with no one getting hurt and no damage.
Update: Bellevue lifts all civil emergency orders
Updated 10:35 p.m., 10/24/20 Mayor Lynne Robinson has lifted the civil emergency order and the emergency order prohibiting weapons.
Virtual Cultural Conversations
“Exploring Women’s Right to Vote Around the World”
During this month’s virtual Cultural Conversations event and on the verge of a national election, we will learn about the Suffrage Movement. This…
Council Roundup: Preliminary budget and E-scooter study work
Plus, Domestic Violence Action Month and Planning and Transportation Commission recommendations
On Monday, the City Council was presented with the preliminary 2021-2022 Operating Budget and…
Opening on Human Services Commission
The City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on Bellevue’s Human Services Commission. Interested residents can apply online. Applications are due by Wednesday, Nov. 4.
City extends additional support to partner organizations
Relief grants for nonprofit “multiplier” organizations
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bellevue’s nonprofit organizations have supported a wide range of businesses and arts and cultural organizations…
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…
Hearing to consider release of restrictive covenant
The City Council will hold a public hearing during its virtual meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, to consider the release of a restrictive covenant governing a group home for individuals with developmental…
Three arrested in murder-for-hire scheme
Bellevue police detectives have arrested a 30-year-old woman and two 17-year-old boys in connection with the shooting of the woman's ex-husband in July at the Overlook at Lakemont Apartments.…