Ready to Vote Learn About Your Candidates

The Bellevue Downtown Association organized a Candidates Forum on September 26, 2017, as part of its BDA Breakfast Series, where Bellevue City Council candidates engaged in a Q&A session to discuss their platforms ahead of the November elections. The forum addressed pressing local issues, including traffic management, affordable housing, and public transportation enhancements, which are crucial for Bellevue's growth. Candidates such as Randy Grein emphasized the need for better bus routes and reduced housing costs, while Conrad Lee focused on fiscal management to handle growth effectively. Karol Brown and Jared Nieuwenhuis also highlighted the significance of affordable housing and the challenges posed by homelessness. The forum aimed to empower voters with the necessary information to make informed decisions, showcasing the candidates' diverse perspectives on community safety and infrastructure improvement.

As Bellevue prepares for potential changes in its demographics and business environment following Amazon's headquarters announcement, the candidates' responses reflected their strategies for attracting and retaining businesses. Overall, the event was a vital step for residents to familiarize themselves with the candidates' priorities and visions for the city's future. Voters were encouraged to actively participate in shaping Bellevue's trajectory by understanding the critical issues at stake.