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Bellevue council restores original wording for culturally specific services, adopts human‑services funding allocation
Summary
After public comment and council debate, Bellevue voted to adopt the Human Services Commission’s recommended funding percentages for 2027–28 and amended the proposal to restore the commission’s original definition of “culturally and linguistically specific” programs—specifying services “designed for a particular linguistic or cultural community and delivered by individuals from that community.”
Bellevue — The City Council on February 17 adopted the Human Services Commission’s funding percentage recommendations for 2027–28 and amended the guidance to restore the commission’s original definition of “culturally and linguistically specific” services.
The council voted to approve Resolution 10,585 after an extended public comment period and council discussion about how to balance equity goals with the need for measurable program criteria. Deputy Mayor (name as recorded in the packet) moved an amendment that returned Attachment A to language adopted by the Human Services Commission, specifying programs “designed for a particular linguistic or cultural community and delivered by individuals from that community.” The amendment passed and the main motion passed…
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