February 2021 Page 3 Mobilizing vaccines Page 5 City Hall remains closed for residents’ health and safety, but services are still available via BellevueWA.gov. 2021-22 budget approved Bridges deficit, supports diversity, transportation, environment By Brad...
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February 2021 Page 3 Mobilizing vaccines Page 5 City Hall remains closed for residents’ health and safety, but services are still available via BellevueWA.gov. 2021-22 budget approved Bridges deficit, supports diversity, transportation, environment By Brad Harwood, Chief Communications Officer learn more about and deal with the aftershocks of Eastrail takes shape the pandemic and structural deficit.” At its last meeting of 2020, the City Council unanimously approved a 2021-22 “bridge” budget The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic Pages 6-7 designed to plug a pandemic-induced $32 million slowdown heavily impacted the city. The budget shortfall, while maintaining essential services and overcomes a $16 million a year shortfall through continuing support for key diversity outreach, a mix of cost reductions, and short-term fixes. transportation and environmental initiatives. These include the transfer of $6 million to the General Fund from the Capital Investment “This is a responsive
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