Bellevue City Council met Feb. 23, 2026. Council approved an emergency appropriations ordinance (Ordinance No. 2-26) by a 7-0 vote; the mayor reiterated his veto rationale for a separate ordinance (No. 21-25). Council also discussed stalled development near the VFW (infrastructure constraints), heard a citizen comment about cuts to the Animal House Sober Club, and received routine public-works updates.