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    Bellevue Essentials

    Bellevue Essentials provides a 10-week introduction to civic leadership. The transformational program highlights the structure and daily operations of city government in Bellevue. Topics include demographics, public process, diversity, equity and inclusion, city planning, economic development, human services, utilities, finance and transportation, fire, police and more.


    Apply for fall 2022 session

    Bellevue Essentials returns to in-person classes Wednesday evenings, Sept. 28–Dec. 7. Tuition is $150 and fee waivers are available to those with financial need. Apply using the form below by 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 27.  


    Graduates are well-equipped to get more involved in the city and nonprofit arenas on the Eastside, and become members of the Bellevue Essentials Extended (BEES) alumni organization, a networking and civic engagement group.

    The admission process involves a short application and three essay questions. Applicants must live or work in Bellevue and be committed to attending at least eight of the 10 sessions.

    For more information, contact jellenhorn@bellevuewa.gov.

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    Bellevue Essentials CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF IMPACT

    Graduation and Anniversary Celebration

    Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.
    Bellevue City Hall | 450 110th Ave NE

    The community is invited to celebrate civic engagement, leadership, and volunteerism!  
    “All About Community" Keynote speaker, Gary Locke, Bellevue College interim president, former Washington State Governor. Register or for more information call 425-452-5372

    Contact

    Julie Ellenhorn
    Telephone
    425-452-5372
    Email
    jellenhorn@bellevuewa.gov

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