Bellevue City Council 2024-2026 PrioritiesCouncil Priorities
Council Priority #1: Customer Service, Access and TransparencyCouncil Priority #2: Brand IdentityCouncil Priority #3: Arts FundingCouncil Priority #4: Affordable Housing Strategy UpdateCouncil Priority #5: City-Owned PropertyCouncil Priority #6: Accessory Dwelling Unit PermittingCouncil Priority #7: Old Bellevue PreservationCouncil Priority #8: EastrailCouncil Priority #9: Diversity Advantage Plan UpdateCouncil Priority #10: Community EngagementCouncil Priority #11: Human ServicesCouncil Priority #12: Homelessness Prevention and Support Programming
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Council Priority #10: Community Engagement
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Description

Council Priority #10: Enhance community engagement efforts to increase equitable public participation in city decision-making and improve the reach and effectiveness of the city’s engagement strategies. 

Period

Q2-26

Priority Status

On Track

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

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Staff Contact

Mike McCormick-Huentelman: [email protected]  

Progress Updates

Draft Community Engagement Toolkit completed. Consultant review for best practice and gap analysis underway. Community Engagement website landing page in development.  

Look Ahead

By Q3 2026 - City engagement webpage expected online. CBO directory will be open for registration.  Community Engagement Toolkit further refinement and testing underway. 

Milestones

Completed
Attain funding for expanded community engagement in the 2025-2026 Budget Process
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Completed 12/31/24
Completed
Recruit and onboard the Community Engagement Team
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Completed 3/31/25
Completed
Creation of a community engagement framework to support citywide efforts
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Completed 12/31/25
Completed
Assemble timelines for 2025 citywide community engagement initiatives and community input on prior survey data
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Completed 12/31/25
Completed
Audit and internal review of current practice and support for ongoing citywide initiatives
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Completed 10/16/25
On Track
Create Community Engagement Toolkit to support citywide community engagement practices
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7/1/25 - 6/30/26
On Track
Establish coordinated approach with Bellevue’s Community Based Organizations to broaden outreach and engagement with historically marginalized communities
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7/1/25 - 3/31/26
Completed
Focus Groups/Stakeholder engagement on improving community engagement
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Completed 12/31/25
On Track
Recommendations for community survey data storage framework, requirements for improved data analytics
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7/1/25 - 6/30/26

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