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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What’s happening: On November 29, 2022, the City Council unanimously passed a budget that will result in Clyde Hill running a budget deficit of approximately -$490,000 in 2023. Spending will total $5.68 million, with expected revenue totaling $5.19 million. That’s the most significant deficit on record. Why it matters: Balancing the budget requires a transfer …
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During 12/13 City Council meeting, Clyde Hill City Councilmembers voted unanimously on a motion that expressed a “lack of confidence in the mayor’s performance.” Councilmember Steve Friedman initially motioned for a vote of no confidence against Mayor Marianne Klaas. After debating the matter for an hour, councilmembers settled on changing the “no confidence” motion to …
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Prop 1 failed to pass. Certification was on 11/29 and showed 61% of voters were in favor of keeping the current form of government. For 69 years Clyde Hill voters have been able to elect their mayor, maintain checks and balances and separation of powers. This will continue. Thank you to all our volunteers and …
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The City will hold a public comment, hearing on November 29th at 7pm for the adoption of a property tax levy for fiscal year 2023. The proposed tax levy would increase property taxes by 0.28 per $1,000 of value. CITY OF CLYDE HILL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF THE 2023 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND …
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We learned in the 10/18/2022 council meeting that there have been significant legal expenses for Council members’ personal agenda items and pet projects. The largest expense is due to councilmember Dean Hachamovitch and his disagreement with the City on his compliance with the law and code (link CHMC 17.44.050) allowing access to a turnaround at …
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More ballots have been counted, 1,392 in total. A very strong turnout and still a 61% in favor of keeping the current form of government. Stay tuned.
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There was quite a conversation in the 10/18/2022 Council meeting after we posted the city legal bills for June, July and August (LINK: City Legal Bill June July Aug). We had previously submitted a public record request, which has not yet been fulfilled, for the city legal bill from Lighthouse Law Group for the month …
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