The City of Bellevue has developed into an attractive place to live, but it is time for Bellevue to examine the possibilities of a home rule charter. The population is varied with a diversity in backgrounds and life styles and the adoption of a home rule charter would make Bellevue truly a first class city.

I have lived in Bellevue twenty-nine years, in Norwood Village on the south slope of Woodridge Hill. I graduated from the University of Washington. I have participated in the League of Women Voters for forty years and worked on studies on government. Several candidate campaigns, initiative campaigns, The Municipal League and The World Affairs Council have been some of my activities.

I feel I can contribute to evaluate the governance possibilities for our city. I believe in “All for Bellevue, Bellevue for All.” Please give me your vote on May 20, 2003.

Contact Address: 2604 123rd Av SE, Bellevue, WA 98005 Telephone: (425) 641-4259

If approved, an unfunded Charter Commission will be established. (Per RCW 35A.80.050, The City Council MAY appropriate city funds for the commission’s efforts.)

The commission must develop a Problem Statement and a Statement of Work including: (1) Scope and purpose; (2) Assumptions; and, (3) A detailed budget (including funding sources), and schedule.

My governmental experience is extensive. In 2000 I was appointed to a second four-year term on the Bellevue Transportation Commission. I have also served on many citizens advisory committees including the Downtown Implementation Plan, the Downtown Circulator Study, and the Newport Hills Subarea.

I come to these issues with integrity, thoughtfulness and objectivity, and will examine our current structure and the options available through a charter. We must understand how well the citizens of Bellevue are being served now, and then carefully weigh the costs, risks and benefits of change versus no change.

Bob Steed, 16-year Bellevue resident, takes membership pride in the accomplishments of the Bellevue Planning Commission (8 years), School Fiscal Committee (9 years), and Neighborhood President.

Committed in these positions that Bellevue remain a wonderful place to live and work, Bob successfully worked City-wide efforts to reduce tax rates while providing full school funding, streamlined City processes and regulations for businesses, mitigated environmental impacts, improved the City’s Transportation Plan, enhanced Downtown vitality, worked to protect neighborhoods from Redmond impacts, plus more.

Bob knows this city, the diverse people, its values, businesses and leadership. Bob works to achieve beneficial results for all.

Bob and Greta, married for 25 years, raise their children valuing Bellevue’s wonderful community.

Bob Steed’s strong citizen, technical leading edge and management background is uniquely helpful to create a Charter focused on the Future; Expertise, Experience and Commitment help assure a worthy Charter for 2003 and the Future!

WEBSITE: http://www.vote-bob-steed.com/

I am a Bellevue schoolteacher and resident for over 25 years. I am president of my neighborhood association and involved in local community and city issues. Bellevue has grown significantly since incorporation from 6,000 residents to over 115,000. With this change comes the need for improved government that addresses the needs and issues that are specific to our neighborhoods. We still elect our council members at large and have an appointed Mayor. This system of government no longer works for us and has given rise to a lack of neighborhood representation on our city council.

For the first time we have the opportunity to examine and improve our government through an independent charter commission.

I am asking for your vote to become a “freeholder” on this commission and to represent your interest to ensure improved neighborhood representation and a better Bellevue.

Contact Address: 16537 SE 30th St, Bellevue, WA 98008