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“This project is the first step in completing the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail through Bellevue,” Mayor Lynne Robinson said in a statement. “It will make travel safer for everyone who uses it. It’s also a major milestone in our effort to create a comprehensive and connected pedestrian-bicycle network in our city, for both commuter and recreational use. As a frequent bicycle rider, I’m delighted and look forward to finishing the remaining segments.” … Read More

The Bellevue Fire Department's mobile vaccination is making good progress in reaching residents and staff of adult family homes, having administered first doses to more than 100 people in just a few days. The Bellevue City council received an update on the team's work during a meeting earlier in the week. … Read More

Robinson touts record on affordable housing, economy, and community priorities; pledges continued action on pandemic response

Bellevue – Today, Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson announced that she will seek a third term on the Bellevue City Council.

“I’m proud of my record as Mayor and on the City Council,” said Robinson. “In good times and through the challenges of the past year, we’ve come together to deliver real progress on community priorities and keep our city on a cutting-edge path toward a prosperous future. I’m running for reelection to ensure proven leadership during the pandemic and to continue serving Bellevue neighbors when this crisis ends and beyond.”

Elected by her peers on the city council to serve as Bellevue’s mayor since 2020, Robinson has led the city’s COVID-19 response – connecting communities with needed resources; coordinating support for local businesses, including special attention for small, minority-owned businesses; and protecting needed services while passing a balanced budget.

“As we combat the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing challenges of a growing region, I will continue to put our community first and bring thoughtful, collaborative, and forward thinking leadership to our city,” said Robinson. “By creating new jobs, more affordable housing, implementing transportation solutions to address congestion, and protecting our parks and green spaces, Bellevue can remain a shining example for our region as a thriving and welcoming city.”

On the city council, Robinson has spearheaded efforts to tackle the region’s affordability crisis, helping to develop and implement the city’s affordable housing plan. In her third term, Robinson looks to continue bringing stakeholders together to build and preserve affordable housing, provide services and shelter for the homeless, and protect neighborhood character, parks, and open spaces.

A longtime Bellevue resident, Robinson listens to local needs and has a proven track record of delivering for the community, including advocating for a new multicultural center, local workforce development, environmental stewardship and safe routes to school while ensuring an accountable, responsive municipal government. Robinson additionally serves as a co-chair of the League of Minority Voters.

This record of local action, along with her collaborative approach, has earned her broad support and endorsements from local elected and community leaders. Robinson enters the race with the backing of fellow councilmembers John Stokes, Jennifer Robertson, and Jared Nieuwenhuis. She is also endorsed by Executive Dow Constantine, County Councilmember Claudia Balducci, State Senator Patty Kuderer, State Representatives Tana Senn and Amy Walen, Redmond Mayor Angela Birney, and Mercer Island Mayor Benson Wong.

“We’ve been able to bridge political differences and accomplish great things in Bellevue by coming together, developing comprehensive solutions, and putting into action policies that are right for our city’s students, seniors, workers, and businesses,” said Robinson. “I’m grateful for the support of my council colleagues and other local partners – I know by working together across our city and region, we will keep Bellevue moving forward.” … Read More

Jacqui Cooper (JCooperTravels) chats with Dr. Lynne Robinson, Mayor of Bellevue, Washington. Bellevue is known for its wonderful trails to hike, its comfortable lifestyle, its business innovation & its cultural activities. Dr. Robinson speaks about how Bellevue is known for its accessible playgrounds & parks to welcome all visitors. … Read More

Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson welcomed the news of thousands of additional Amazon jobs and $1 million grant.

"I want to thank the company for their generous support of critical services during this time of economic recovery," she said. "The city looks forward to expanding our partnership with Amazon and creating new opportunities for all Bellevue residents." … Read More

Robinson and Nieuwenhuis highlighted some of the City’s responses to the pandemic, including from the BDA and Bellevue Chamber, such as posting critical information on websites, distributing personal protection equipment, navigating loan programs, deferring local small-business taxes, suspending water shutoffs, permitting expanded outdoor dining, and distributing postcards and flyers with key information in multiple languages. … Read More

Robinson said Bellevue may be in a better position than most cities to recover following the pandemic, but it’s still a difficult time for the community. She praised businesses and associations, nonprofits, Overlake Hospital for treating COVID-19 patients, residents and even police for what she said was an example of deescalation at the May 31 Bellevue protests. ... “I know this is a very challenging time, but from what I hear regionally, federally and locally, our city is better positioned than any other city to get through this, and we’ll get through it together,” Robinson said. … Read More

The City Council is looking at the police department’s public safety practices and evaluating how they can better serve the community, according to the City of Bellevue. The new pledge was signed by Mayor Lynne Robinson. It includes four different actions; review police use of force policies, engage the community by including a diverse range of input, report the findings of the review to the community and get feedback, reform police use of force policies.

“The disturbing events of the last two weeks have made it clear that systemic racism and injustice continue to permeate throughout our country, and that Bellevue needs to be a part of the solution,” said Mayor Robinson. “I urge the community to stand with us as we examine our actions and embark on this meaningful public safety review. We want all parts of the community to be a part of the conversation as we move forward.” … Read More

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Lynne Robinson will lead Bellevue as mayor for the next two years as the city enters a period of dynamic growth.

The City Council this week unanimously chose Robinson as mayor and elected Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis deputy mayor. Both will serve two-year terms expiring at the end of 2021.

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