For more information, see the city of Bellevue's Web site.

Elected officials

Councilmembers are elected every two years for four-year, staggered terms. They elect a mayor and a mayor pro tempore from among their number to two-year terms. The mayor has no veto power over the council's decisions, but acts as its chairperson.

Community councils: 425-452-6805, fax 425-452-5241

East Bellevue and Sammamish community councils were created when these two areas were annexed to Bellevue in 1969. The community councils have veto power over Bellevue City Council decisions relating to the Comprehensive Plan, the Land Use Code and certain other matters pertaining to land use within their jurisdictions. All community council meetings are public. Both councils meet in the Lake Hills Library. East Bellevue meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Sammamish on the third Tuesday at 7 p.m.

City manager: 425-452-6810, fax 425-452-5241

City Manager Stephen C. Bauer can be reached on the Internet at:sbauer@ci.bellevue.wa.us

The city manager is appointed by the City Council to head the administrative branch of city government. The city manager directs all city operations, projects and programs and administers all policies and laws adopted by the council.

City departments

City Attorney's Office: 425-452-6829, fax 425-452-7256; Richard Andrews, city attorney

City Clerk's Office: 425-452-6805, fax 425-452-5241; Myrna Basich, city clerk

Finance Department: 425-452-7847, fax 425-452-6163; Ed Oberg, director.

Fire Department: 425-452-6892, fax 425-452-5287; Peter Lucarelli, fire chief. Emergencies: 911

Human Resources Office: 425-452-6817, fax 425-452-4071; Jim Williams, acting director of operations.

Information Services Department: 425-452-6981, fax 425-452-7882; Dianah Neff, director.

Parks and Community Services Department: 425-452-7259, fax 425-452-7259; Lee Springgate, director.

Planning and Community Development Department: 425-452-6864, fax 425-452-5225; Matt Terry, director.

Planning Division: 425-452-6880, fax 425-452-7115; Rob Odle, planning director.

Police Department: 425-452-6952, fax 425-452-6110; Jim Montgomery, police chief. Emergencies: 911.

Transportation Department: 425-452-6020, fax 425-452-5272; Nora Johnson, acting director.

Utilities Department: 425-452-2977, fax 425-452-5286; Lloyd Warren, director.

Bellevue mini city hallsCrossroads Shopping Center Mini City Hall, 15600 N.E. Eighth, Suite F-12, Bellevue, WA 98008. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday. 425-452-2800, fax 425-452-2899.

Situated in Crossroads Shopping Center along the center aisle, the mini city hall provides a neighborhood-based service center, offering information and on-site services such as: information about community volunteer opportunities; links to programs targeting youth, senior citizens and other groups; a place to pay water/sewer utility and tax bills; employment information and job applications.

Bellevue Police Factoria Station and Mini City Hall, Factoria Square, 128th Avenue S.E. (Mailing address: 4098 Factoria Square Mall S.E., Bellevue, WA 98006-1242). Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

In addition to police service, the center offers access to city and community services; information about local employment and volunteer opportunities; and public access to Bellevue OnLine, the city's computerized information network. For more information about the center contact Officer Steve Hoover, 425-452-2880, or Cheryl Kuhn, 425-452-4089.

Boards and commissions