BDA and Chamber Support Adoption of City Budget

The Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA) and Bellevue Chamber of Commerce publicly supported the adoption of the city's 2021-2022 budget during a hearing held on November 23, 2020. Their advocacy highlighted the budget's alignment with key criteria, such as ensuring financial stability, maintaining service levels, and investing in capital projects vital for future growth. This support follows a joint message from September that outlined recommendations to "Keep Bellevue Strong. " At the November hearing, the organizations praised the City Council and staff for drafting a budget responsive to significant revenue shortfalls while still funding essential services and capital projects. Although the budget does not address all funding gaps necessary for long-term growth, it emphasizes immediate economic resilience.

The BDA and Chamber's position reflects a commitment to bolster Bellevue’s recovery from recessionary pressures. As the final public hearing has concluded, the City Council is set to vote on the budget adoption in its upcoming meetings. For further insights, the BDA and Chamber's November letter detailing their support is available for review.