Through proactive leadership and governance, the City Council ensures the City of Bellevue provides high-quality services and facilities to meet the needs of a growing, dynamic community. In Bellevue's council-manager form of government, the council sets policy for the city, while a city manager, selected by the council, implements that policy and oversees city operations. The city's policy is captured in the Council Vision.
Seven councilmembers, elected at-large, serve staggered four-year terms. The councilmembers, in turn, select a mayor and deputy mayor from among themselves. The council sets the general policies of the city, which are implemented by the city manager and staff. As your representatives, the councilmembers are available by telephone, mail or email.
