The window has closed for applying for the open council position #2. Seven residents have thrown their hats in the ring.
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Last Tuesday, the Clyde Hill City Council met to discuss – among other issues – the recent vacancy brought on by the resignation of Councilmember Scott Moore. Councilmember Moore officially resigned during the meeting. Moore endorsed Councilmember Steve Friedman for Mayor during the meeting. Using public meetings or property to advance an election is against state law. No …
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Councilmember Scott Moore, who holds Position 2 and was up for re-election this November, announced his intention to resign during a city council meeting last month.
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What’s happening… During the 2021 legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed a law requiring all cities across our state to permit subsidized transitional and permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness. Clyde Hill is not exempt from the law. Due to this new law, Clyde Hill cannot ban transitional and permanent housing options in residential …
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Nothing is more enjoyable than a tennis match on a beautiful, sunny day, assuming you can locate an available court without waiting for a significant amount of time. Residents of Clyde Hill and other communities are finding it more and more challenging to utilize the tennis courts, either because tennis professionals have been monopolizing the …
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After receiving 56 petition signatures in opposition, on 3/14/23 the Clyde Hill City Council voted to remove the 150-foot visibility requirements from the city code, ceding more of our city autonomy to Bellevue. During the public comment period, in which no one spoke in support of removing the visibility requirement, it was asked who was …
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At the January 10, 2023 council meeting, councilmembers Hachamovitch and Moore lobbied to change the Clyde Hill fire code. With little due diligence, expert input, or public notice or input, Moore attempted to bring a motion to adopt Bellevue’s fire code. The mayor was able to pause the effort, citing conflicts that could result from …
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BSD announced recommending consolidating three schools; Eastgate, Ardmore and Wilburton. Kids from the Wilburton school would be sent to Clyde Hill and Enatai Elementary. BSD says there will be more community outreach (LINK: BSD Next Steps): Monday, February 13 – Community working groups and focus groups are formed at impacted schools, an additional opportunity for sharing …
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What’s happening: The Police Union representing the Clyde Hill Police Department negotiated a cost-of-living increase with the Mayor’s Office last year. Police officers were unhappy with the negotiated package and vocalized their concerns publicly. The initial details of the police budget were as follows: As of January 10th, the City agreed to a new contract. …
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Updated 1/18/23 In a comment by Clyde Hill Elementary: if closures are implemented and Wilburton Elementary closes, those students would be absorbed by Clyde Hill Elementary. Currently there is no open house planned by Clyde Hill Elementary for community input and comment. Original Story: Last week Bellevue School District (BSD) announced, that due to declining …
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