Wildfires in urban areas have become a hot topic – no pun intended. Thanks to our lush urban forest, Villagers are probably more aware than most of the dangers posed by such fires. If you’d like more information and tips on personal preparation, please visit https://wildfireready.dnr.wa.gov/. 

For resident’s who have opted to participate in the Town’s bulk testing Program, BFD testing is expected to start the week of August 11th. Participating residents will be contacted by Northern Waters if one or more of their devices needs repairs and will be billed by the Town for the number of BFDs tested after testing is completed.

The Department of Community and Human Services is responsible for implementing the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL). They are excited to support veterans, seniors, and resilient communities through this recently renewed resource. As part of the 2024-2029 VSHSL Implementation Plan, they have an exciting opportunity to facilitate a series of Resource Access Fairs across King County. Their Resource Access Team plans to hold a Resource Access Fair at the Together Center on July 19, 2025, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The Resource Access Fair aims to connect King County residents with VSHSL-funded partners providing critical programs and services within their King County Council District. The information and registration for their next event can be found below:

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 

Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

Location: Together Center

Address: 16305 NE 87th Street, Suite 110, Redmond, WA 98052

List of attending community providers and their services coming soon.

Register Today!

The Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday June 10th to discuss/act on the following:

-Middle Housing: Completed their review of code revisions needed to comply with state mandates for middle housing and to update for housekeeping items. Passed the following:

• Ordinance No 478 amending BAVMC 18.10 to comply with state mandates for middle housing.
• Ordinance No. 479 amending BAVMC 13.15 to adopt the 2024 State Stormwater Management Manual.
• Ordinance No. 480 amending BAVMC 15.10 to update public-works engineering standards

-Bellevue Franchise: Reviewed the status of negotiations with City of Bellevue.

-2026-2031 CIP / TIP: Began preliminary discussions of the Town’s Capital Investment Plan and Transportation Improvement Program for 2026 through 2013. Council will hold a public hearing at the July Council meeting to adopt the final plan by ordinance.



Next Council meeting will be Tuesday July 8th at Councilmember Dix’s house.

All necessary permits were issued last month for:

• 2708 106th Pl SE: building permit