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02.19.10

Bellevue's new solicitor is finding out the hard way what it means to earn his retainer in the borough.

Tom McDermott found himself uninformed and on the hot seat as Bellevue Council wrangled over several issues at its twice-rescheduled regular meeting on Feb. 16.

01.29.10

Bellevue debates meeting change

The issue was consistency versus flexibility as Bellevue Council debated a proposed amendment to the borough's administrative code that would allow them to change the regular meeting date from the first Tuesday of every month.

While the state law that governs other boroughs, as well as Bellevue's own home rule charter, requires only that council meet at least once per month, the administrative code in Bellevue mandates the regular meeting be held the first Tuesday of each month.

01.08.10

Bellevue blasts into new year

Bellevue Council started off the new year with a bang. With four officials not invited to take part in an early swearing-in ceremony, the night took a turn for the worse as council members got a few surprises before the evening ended with a plea from the mayor for everyone to check their egos at the door.

10.30.09

Bellevue to fill 5 council seats

With five council seats to be filled, the Nov. 3 general election is an important one for Bellevue. There are contests to be decided in each of the borough's three wards.

First Ward

Voters will choose two representatives from among four candidates running for council in the first ward. Incumbents Jane Braunlich (Democrat) and Kathleen Coder (Republican) are joined on their respective ballots by newcomers Susan Schafer and David Piet.