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Bellevue publishes 2027-2028 budget draft

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The City of Bellevue published its preliminary 2027-2028 budget for review at the Sept. 15 City Council meeting.

City Manager Diane Carlson stated the budget maintains core services while preparing for future growth, with a focus on transportation investments through a potential Transportation Benefit District. The budget also includes a six-year capital improvement program.

Public hearings will occur Sept. 15, with an additional information session scheduled for Sept. 30 to discuss key investments. Community members can participate through online surveys and in-person sessions.

📄 Source: City of Bellevue — News — https://bellevuewa.gov/city-news/bellevue-publishes-preliminary-2027-2028-budget
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    The City of Bellevue published its preliminary 2027-2028 budget for review“The City of Bellevue has published the preliminary 2027-2028 Budget, which will be initially reviewed by the City Council at their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15.”
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    The preliminary 2027-2028 budget will be reviewed at the Sept. 15 City Council meeting“The City of Bellevue has published the preliminary 2027-2028 Budget, which will be initially reviewed by the City Council at their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15.”
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    City Manager Diane Carlson stated the budget maintains core services“City Manager Diane Carlson’s preliminary budget focuses on maintaining core services while preparing the city for future growth.”
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    The budget prepares for future growth“City Manager Diane Carlson’s preliminary budget focuses on maintaining core services while preparing the city for future growth.”
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    The budget focuses on transportation investments through a potential Transportation Benefit District“As part of the preliminary budget review, council will consider a Transportation Benefit District as a potential dedicated funding source for transportation projects. If approved, a TBD could help ensure infrastructure investments are made ahead of growth, support access to regional transit and improve mobility across Bellevue’s neighborhoods.”
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    The budget includes a six-year capital improvement program“Bellevue’s budget is produced every two years and includes a six-year capital budget.”
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    Public hearings will occur Sept. 15“The City of Bellevue has published the preliminary 2027-2028 Budget, which will be initially reviewed by the City Council at their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15. The meeting will include an overview of the preliminary 2027-2028 Budget and the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program, as well as a budget public hearing.”
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    An additional information session is scheduled for Sept. 30 to discuss key investments“Community members can join an information session Wednesday, Sept. 30, on the preliminary budget. Staff will be available to talk about key investments in this budget.”
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    Community members can participate through online surveys“Community members can learn more about how the budget process works at the new Budget 101 web page.”
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