City of Bellevue’s Council Priorities

Description

Council Priority #9: Update the Diversity Advantage Plan and implement the near-term actions.

Period

Q4-25

Priority Status

Completed

Priority Status Legend

On Track | Completed | Delayed/On hold | Not Started

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Staff Contact

Sara Boyle: [email protected]

Progress Updates

Completed the draft DAP 2035 document and continued refinement through internal engagement, community, staff, leadership, and legal review; the document was completed and finalized in September 2025.
Developed near-term implementation readiness by beginning work to create departmental near-term workplans for implementing DAP 2035 goals and strategies.
Hosted a DAP 2035 Open House to present the updated plan to the community.
Collaborated with the CCC Coordinating Team to present the updated plan to City Council alongside operational recommendations from the CCC Team.
The plan was adopted by Council on December 9.

Look Ahead

Departments will complete short-term work plans and selection of metrics aligned to DAP 2035 by end of Q1.
Internal reporting will be complete by end of Q2.
Public reporting on progress and metrics for DAP 2035 will be available by end of Q3.

Milestones

Adoption
Council Priorities | Completed 12/9/25

Prepared for and engaged with the Centering Communities of Color (CCC) group in preparation for Council presentations
Council Priorities | Completed 7/8/25

Briefed six of seven council members on the plan
Council Priorities | Completed 9/30/25

Council adoption/approval
Council Priorities | Completed 12/9/25

Council presentation
Council Priorities | Completed 12/9/25

Currently working with City Manager and City Attorney on whether adoption will be considered
Council Priorities | Completed 12/9/25

Communication
Council Priorities | Completed 12/9/25

Develop and approve DAP 2.0 communications and rollout plan
Council Priorities | Completed 12/31/24

Create internal and external communications materials to support implementation
Council Priorities | Completed 12/9/25

Currently executing internal and external communications on the completion of DAP 2035
Council Priorities | Completed 12/9/25

Coordinate engagement sessions with key stakeholder groups to align priorities
Council Priorities | Completed 10/16/25

A community open house will be hosted in mid-November to invite the public to learn about and engage with the plan.
Council Priorities | Completed 11/28/25

Drafting
Council Priorities | Completed 9/30/25

Completed first draft of DAP 2035
Council Priorities | Completed 12/31/24

Document completed and finalized in September
Council Priorities | Completed 9/30/25

Edit and refine first draft of DAP 2035
Council Priorities | Completed 3/31/25

Draft reviewed by community advisory board, staff, leadership
Council Priorities | Completed 6/30/25

Legal review of document, ensuring alignment with Federal and local law
Council Priorities | Completed 9/30/25

Near-term Action Implementation
Council Priorities | 10/1/24 - 3/31/26

Conducted initial training sessions on DAP 2035 principles and actions.
Council Priorities | Completed 6/30/25

Identify Key Equity Indicators to measure progress and impact of goals and strategies included in the plan
Council Priorities | 7/1/25 - 3/31/26

Initiated engagement sessions with city departments to integrate DAP 2035 into work plans.
Council Priorities | Completed 12/19/25

Reasonable Accommodation

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