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Bellevue council appoints Claire Suma Dewaria to fill Position 5 after interviews
Summary
After interviewing five finalists, the Bellevue City Council voted to appoint Claire Suma Dewaria to fill the remainder of Position 5, effective April 1 and contingent on the incumbent's March 28 resignation.
Bellevue City Council on March 18 voted to appoint Claire Suma Dewaria to City Council Position 5, effective April 1, 2025, contingent on Councilmember Zahn’s resignation on March 28.
The council interviewed five finalists at the March 18 meeting before recessing to executive session to review candidate qualifications. Deputy Mayor Malakoutian moved the appointment; a second was made on the floor and the motion passed by voice vote.
The appointment fills a seat expected to be vacated later this month. Mayor Robinson opened the meeting by explaining the interview and selection process; the council…
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