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Bellevue adopts Diversity Advantage Plan 2035 to guide equity and inclusion work
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 10568 on Dec. 9, 2025, approving the Diversity Advantage Plan 2035 with amendments to human services access, inclusion of nonprofits in economic objectives, and clarified language about cross-cultural center community workshops.
The Bellevue City Council approved Resolution 10568 on Dec. 9, formally adopting the Diversity Advantage Plan 2035, a strategic framework for the city's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
City staff presented three targeted edits requested at a November study session: clarified language for Equity Objective 6.1 on access to human services; addition of nonprofits to Equity Objective 2.1 within economic development priorities; and revised wording in Section 7.3 to rename "cross cultural center without walls" to "cross cultural center community workshops." "With these amendments, we hope this plan will meet the needs of the council," Sarah Boyle, the city's DEI and community outreach administrator, told the council.
Mayor Lynn Robinson said the amendments reflected prior council discussion and commended staff for integrating feedback. "I looked at the amendments that you made and it felt like it really reflected what we talked about at the last meeting," she said.
Council moved and approved adoption of Resolution 10568 by voice vote. Staff said the plan will guide policies and practices related to diversity, equity and inclusion and signaled the next steps would focus on implementation and community engagement over the coming years.
Action: Resolution 10568 adopting the Diversity Advantage Plan 2035 was approved by council vote; staff will proceed with implementation planning and stakeholder engagement.
