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Bellevue council directs mid‑biennium budget finalization, allocates $600,000 for food, legal and housing aid
Summary
The council voted to direct staff to finalize the 2025‑26 mid‑biennium budget package for Nov. 18 adoption and to expand $600,000 of the 2025 council contingency, designating $200,000 each for food assistance, immigrant and refugee legal help, and financial (rent/mortgage) aid.
Bellevue Mayor Lynn Robinson and council members on Nov. 12 directed city staff to finalize legislation to adopt the 2025–26 mid‑biennium budget and the 2025–30 capital improvement program and approved a $600,000 allocation from the council contingency for urgent human‑services needs.
The council motion, made by Deputy Mayor McCutson and approved by the body, divides the $600,000 equally among food assistance, immigrant and refugee legal assistance, and financial assistance for rent and mortgage needs, each receiving $200,000. Evan Phillips, the city's budget manager, told council that staff were…
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