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Bellevue public hearing draws calls for millions more in climate and Vision Zero spending
Summary
At a public hearing on the preliminary 2025–26 budget, residents and advocacy groups urged the Bellevue City Council to increase climate spending and accelerate Vision Zero projects, asking for specific allocations for heat‑pump rebates, multifamily decarbonization and expanded cross‑town transit.
Courtney Nygaard of People for Climate Action told the City Council during a public hearing that Bellevue currently underinvests in climate work, saying the city spent about $5,000,000 in 2024—roughly 0.46% of the overall budget—and asking the council to add about $10,000,000 per year to meet the city’s 2030 and 2050 greenhouse‑gas targets.
Other speakers elaborated on program priorities. Bill Westry urged expansion of the Energy Smart Eastside heat‑pump program and asked the council to fund a $5,800,000 rebate program for lower‑ and middle‑income homeowners so roughly 1,200…
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