ABOUT PAUL CLARK
Bellevue holds a special place in my heart. It’s where I got my first job out of college, met my wife, raised our daughter, and started my first business. That’s why I’m running – for the city we love today and for future generations to come.
For the past eight years, I’ve served Bellevue first as a Civil Service Commissioner and currently as a Parks Board Member. I’ve seen firsthand the dedication of our Police and Fire Departments and the challenges they face. I’ve also seen how our thriving business community and incredible parks system shape our city’s quality of life. Bellevue is a great place to live, but we must make smart choices to keep it that way.
Public safety is a top priority. While Bellevue remains safer than many cities, I’ve seen concerning changes—especially downtown, where I’ve lived for two decades. Crime is not an inevitable consequence of growth; it’s a policy choice, and we can choose differently.
A strong economy is essential. We can’t fund public safety, parks, or other key services without a thriving business environment. Bellevue must remain a place where companies of all sizes want to locate, grow, and invest.
And as we grow, we must do so wisely. We need smart planning that protects the character of our neighborhoods while directing density to growth corridors designed for it.
Bellevue doesn’t need radical changes – we need smart, pragmatic, and steady leadership to keep our city moving forward. Join me in working to keep Bellevue safe and strong, a great place to live, build, innovate, and raise a family.
