On Tuesday, the Bellevue City Council recognized Conrad Lee with a special commendation. Lee is the city’s longest-serving councilmember. He began his service in 1993 and has served as both mayor and deputy mayor. Lee is stepping down after more than thirty years in office. Councilmembers noted Lee’s dedication, transparency, and work on city development. Lee thanked his colleagues, city staff, and the community. He highlighted the importance of collaboration in public service. The commendation and council comments are available on Bellevue Television.
The council also adopted the Diversity Advantage Plan 2035. This plan will guide Bellevue’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts for the next ten years. Community and staff input helped shape the plan. It supports the city’s broader strategic goals and addresses both services and internal culture.
The council approved updates to Bellevue’s critical areas development regulations. These changes are required by state law before the end of 2025. The updates aim to protect wetlands, streams, flood zones, and wildlife habitats. They also support responsible growth. The process included input from stakeholders and aligns with the city’s housing and environmental objectives…