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Council introduces multiple pay-and-benefit ordinances; resident questions sick-leave language

Bellevue City Council · March 9, 2026
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Summary

Council took first readings of five pay-and-benefit ordinances (4-26 through 8-26) after a committee recommendation, and citizens raised questions about sick-leave accrual, cash-out rates, mileage and uniform allowances. One motion to suspend rules for Ordinance 3-26 failed 5-1.

Bellevue City Council on March 9 took first readings by title only of several ordinances that would revise salaries and benefits for city positions and supervisors.

President Ronald Smith said a Committee of the Whole had recommended moving Ordinances No. 4-26 through 8-26 onto the regular meeting agenda. Ms. Muniz moved to add those ordinances and the motion passed 6-0. The ordinances presented for first reading cover pay and benefits for the Finance Superintendent (4-26), Economic…

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