Bellevue Prepares 2027-28 Budget for Public Review

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  The City of Bellevue is developing its preliminary 2027-28 budget for public review this September.“Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size Print The City of Bellevue is preparing the preliminary 2027-28 Budget to present to the public and City Council this September.”
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  The budget process includes transportation-focused sessions and a Budget 101 meeting.“The city will host a Budget 101 informational meeting Aug. 13 to help the community learn about the budget process and ways to engage. The city will host another information session Sept. 30 on the proposed 2027-28 Budget. July, the Transportation Department will host two information sessions to share the city’s transportation needs as Bellevue continues to grow.”
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  City Manager Diane Carlson emphasized the goal of maintaining essential services while preparing for future growth.“"Our goal is to present a preliminary budget that continues services and programs that matter to our community and prepares us for future growth," said Diane Carlson, Bellevue’s city manager.”
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  The city will host two transportation information sessions in July.“In July, the Transportation Department will host two information sessions to share the city’s transportation needs as Bellevue continues to grow.”
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  A Budget 101 meeting is scheduled on August 13.“The city will host a Budget 101 informational meeting Aug. 13 to help the community learn about the budget process and ways to engage.”
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  A final budget session is planned on September 30.“null”
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  All sessions welcome public participation with registration encouraged but not required.“Registration is encouraged but not required for all sessions.”
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  The budget serves as a major policy document outlining city services and infrastructure financing.“The budget serves as a major policy document and describes how the city intends to finance its services and infrastructure.”
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  Community input will be sought through online surveys and public hearings.“Community members will have multiple ways to learn more about the budget process, share their priorities and understand potential options for funding additional investments in key transportation infrastructure.”
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  Specific focus is on transportation needs as Bellevue continues to grow.“The city will host two information sessions to share the city’s transportation needs as Bellevue continues to grow.”
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  Accommodations are available for those requiring accessibility support.“For alternate formats, interpreters or reasonable accommodations please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-6800 (voice) or email [email protected]. For complaints regarding accommodations, contact Bellevue’s ADA/Title VI administrator at 425-452-6168 (voice). If you are Deaf or hard of hearing, dial 711.”