The Bellevue City Council elected Mo Malakoutian as the city’s new mayor on January 6, 2026, with Dave Hamilton selected as deputy mayor for the 2026–2027 term. Malakoutian, who has served on the council since 2024, succeeds Lynne Robinson, who held the mayor’s office for several years. Malakoutian will lead […]
The Bellevue City Council discussed a proposed emergency ordinance Tuesday night that would temporarily restrict redevelopment along a portion of Main Street in the Old Bellevue neighborhood. The proposed Interim Official Control would apply to properties located between 100th Avenue NE and Bellevue Way. The ordinance was introduced following recent […]
The City of Bellevue is moving forward with plans to update Ashwood Park, located at 10875 NE 12th Street in downtown Bellevue. The Parks Department recently submitted a Notice of SEPA Threshold Determination, marking the completion of the environmental review process. A Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued, meaning no […]
The City of Bellevue is considering new locations for speed safety cameras as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce traffic crashes and improve street safety. Officials have identified 37 potential sites for cameras, which will be presented to the City Council this winter along with proposed changes to city […]
The Bellevue City Council has removed language from its 2025 state legislative agenda that referenced expanding Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) authority and modifying property tax lid lift options. The decision came during the council’s October 14 meeting after Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis proposed a last-minute amendment. The original draft stated […]
The Bellevue City Council recently met to review progress on the 2025 Economic Development Plan. The discussion focused on data and community feedback that will help shape how the city grows economically in the coming years. According to the City of Bellevue, the city has added more than 10,000 jobs […]
The City of Bellevue has released a draft version of its 2026–2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan and is asking the public to share feedback. Comments can be submitted online through Monday, September 8. The draft plan is an update to the city’s current 2021–2025 plan, which was adopted in 2020. Work […]
The Bellevue City Council is set to consider expanding the city’s speed safety camera program, as part of an ongoing effort to reduce serious and fatal traffic crashes. The City Council will look at how to move forward with adding more speed cameras, which is now allowed under a new […]
At a July 30 meeting, the Bellevue City Council received an update on the Grand Connection project, highlighting next steps for a planned pedestrian and bicycle bridge that would cross Interstate 405 and link Downtown Bellevue with the Wilburton neighborhood. City staff shared that Bellevue plans to request state approval […]
The Bellevue City Council has approved updates to its housing rules to comply with new state laws that require cities to allow more types of housing. The changes are intended to increase housing options in Bellevue and follow the passage of House Bills 1110 and 1337 by the Washington State […]
