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Bellevue reviews Diversity Advantage Plan 2035; council asks for measurable indicators and follow‑up
Summary
City staff and the Centering Communities of Color coordinating team presented DAP 2035, a decade‑long equity plan with 41 objectives; council members praised outreach but asked for short‑term plans, performance metrics, and clarity on a proposed cross‑cultural center.
Bellevue city staff and community leaders presented the Diversity Advantage Plan 2035 to the City Council on Nov. 25, describing a decade‑long strategic framework of 41 equity objectives and short‑term steps to measure progress.
The plan, introduced by Dr. Linda Whitehead and staff lead Sarah Boyle, updates Bellevue’s DEI strategy with new accountability tools and department‑level short‑term equity plans. "We're not asking for any action or decision tonight," Dr. Whitehead told the council, framing the session as informational and inviting questions and further review. Boyle summarized the plan’s scope, saying it includes guiding principles and "41 equity objectives" designed…
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