NEWS
Looking Forward in 2024
Dear Neighbors,
The Bellevue City Council is off and running again for 2024, and I am thrilled to continue our work for all those who call Bellevue home.
A few highlights from last year include leading the effort on the creation of the Keep Bellevue Beautiful program that addresses litter, abandoned shopping carts, and graffiti; bringing forward an ordinance that would make it a crime to knowingly possess or publicly use controlled substances in Bellevue; and led the budget initiative to fully fund our Bellevue Police Department while growing the team by 21 officers that included the formation of a new transit police unit. I also led the effort in Bellevue and throughout the state to combat antisemitism by encouraging my colleagues to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which is an essential tool to identify modern forms of antisemitism and enable the city to respond effectively if it occurs here. We were the first city in the Pacific Northwest to do so.
Now that we are into the new year, I wanted to tell you what my top priorities are for 2024.
Crime Prevention – I will continue my strong focus on crime prevention and public safety for all Bellevue residents. Your family’s safety and ensuring that the men and women of BPD are fully funded, supported, and resourced continue to be my most important issue.
Affordability – Bellevue has become one of the country’s least affordable communities. I am committed to taking concrete actions to reduce the cost of living when it comes to housing and those household goods and services that are impacted by runaway inflation.
Taxes – Families in Bellevue are overly tax burdened. Rather than increasing the tax burden on Bellevue residents, we need targeted budget reductions to ensure that the City continues to fund core services without raising taxes.
Homelessness – We must continue to be proactive in our approach to those experiencing homelessness by providing shelter with wraparound services. Homelessness is a major regional issue, and it’s critical that our approach of compassionate enforcement continues as our guiding principle.
Transportation – The transportation challenges in front of us continue to be daunting. Thus, why I will continue to advocate for a multimodal approach that includes enhanced road capacity, public transportation, and expanded pedestrian and cycling infrastructure while integrating transportation technologies like autonomous shuttles and smart parking.
Accountable to YOU
I am here to serve and listen to you, the residents of Bellevue. Please know that I am always available to you, and I will always fight to make local government what it should be – open, responsive, and inclusive.
As always, I am deeply honored to serve the residents of Bellevue. Thank you for your ongoing support.
In gratitude,
Jared Nieuwenhuis
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January 5th, 2022: Lynne Robinson and Jared Nieuwenhuis win second terms as mayor and deputy mayor
November 7th, 2021: We did it! Jared Nieuwenhuis has won re-election to the Bellevue City Council!
October 13th, 2021: The Times recommends: Jared Nieuwenhuis for Bellevue City Council, Position 4
July 14th, 2021: Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis Receives Historic Endorsement From Bellevue Police Unions
June 14th, 2021: Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis Voted as a FINALIST for Best Elected Official: Best of Bellevue 2021 winners
May 26th, 2021: Bellevue deputy mayor says city is ‘poised to really take off’ in coming years
May 25th, 2021: Bellevue Mayor, Deputy Mayor Share Progress in State of City Talk
January 26, 2021: Press Release: Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis Announces Re-election Campaign
January 12, 2021: Amazon Fresh to Open First Stores in Hometown
December 14, 2020: Bellevue stakeholders: budget process elevates policy, de-escalates politics.
September 1, 2020: Opinion: Defunding law enforcement puts vulnerable communities in peril.
August 5, 2020: Bellevue Poised to Emerge Stronger from Pandemic, Leaders Say.
July 31, 2020: City leaders talk economic outlook, police reform and more with Bellevue Downtown Association.
July 30, 2020: State of the City Highlights Video 2020.
April, 2020: Movers & Shakers: Men in Our Community Who Make it a Better Place
January 10, 2020: New city leaders take the helm: Robinson and Nieuwenhuis secured the roles during the Jan. 6 council meeting.
March 5, 2019: Bellevue official: One reason why Amazon is crossing Lake Washington
February, 2019: Carlos still taking stand for human rights
March 5, 2018: Heroin injection sites are not the answer to opioid epidemic.
December 12, 2017: Bellevue City Councilmembers Lee, Robinson, Nieuwenhuis sworn in.
October 16, 2017: Bellevue Council Candidates Attack Dangerous Decision to Permit Heroin Injection Sites.
July 31, 2017: Seattle Chinese Times: Putting Our Neighborhoods First: Jared Nieuwenhuis runs For Bellevue City Council.
July 25, 2017: Seattle Times - 3 Candidates Vie For Open Spot on Bellevue City Council
July 24, 2017: Eastside Business Alliance Endorses Jared Nieuwenhuis
June 30, 2017: Seattle Times - The Times recommends: Jared Nieuwenhuis for Bellevue City Council, Position 4
June 28, 2017: Chinese Radio Seattle AM 1150 HD-3 FM 98.9: Interview with Jared Nieuwenhuis [report]
June 28, 2017: Chinese Radio Seattle AM 1150 HD-3 FM98.9: Interview with Jared Nieuwenhuis [full interview]
June 26, 2017: Bellevue Reporter - 3 Candidates Face Off for Bellevue Council Position 4
May 17, 2017: Press Release – Jared Nieuwenhuis to Seek Position 4 in Campaign for Bellevue City Council
April 5, 2017: Bellevue Reporter – Jared Nieuwenhuis tosses hat into City Council election ring
April 5, 2017: Press Release – Jared Nieuwenhuis Announces Campaign for Bellevue City Council
February 15, 2017: Bellevue Reporter – Council interviews eight finalists for council position
February 7, 2017: Bellevue Reporter – Bellevue City Council narrows down finalists for vacant position
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