In collaboration with Bellevue's diverse communities and guided by the goals and principles of the Diversity Advantage Plan 2035, Bellevue Equity Advisory and Community Outreach Network (BEACON), formerly known as BDAN, advises the city manager and city departments on practices and services resulting in more equitable, accessible and culturally responsive outcomes, particularly for communities who face the highest barriers to accessing and benefitting from city services and resources.

Find more information about BEACON on the city's website.

Minimum Requirements
- Work or live in Bellevue
- Have cultural connections and knowledge of the city's diverse population
- Currently or previously have worked or volunteered with diverse populations
- Possess a willingness, curiosity, and interest in bridging cultural gaps to strengthen community

Ideal Qualifications
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alignment: Your core beliefs can be clearly articulated and support our values and statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (see the city’s mission and core values).
- Trustworthy: You are trustworthy and have a good reputation with others. Trustworthy means you assume positive intent in others, follow through on your word, and maintain open, honest, and consistent communication with fellow board members.
- Community Engagement: You demonstrate initiative by actively participating in community events throughout Bellevue, staying informed about city initiatives and developments, and offering culturally responsive perspectives and guidance to support Bellevue's diverse communities.
- Demonstrated Leadership: You take personal responsibility for advancing the city’s mission, vision, and core values of diversity, equity and inclusion, while inspiring fellow board members to do the same.
- Cross-cultural Communication: You bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences, engage openly in cross-cultural dialogue, and are willing to navigate discomfort with curiosity, respect, and a willingness to learn.

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1. Name: (Required.)

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2. Home Address: (Required.)

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3. How can you be reached? (Required.)

Demographic information allows the city to better identify who is engaging with these opportunities and to shape more informed outreach strategies for the future. It is not considered in the selection of applicants.

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4. What is your relationship to Bellevue? (Select all that apply)

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5. Which of the following categories does your age fall into?

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6. How many years have you lived in the City of Bellevue?

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7. What option best describes your living situation?

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8. Do you identify as...(Select all that apply)

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9. Please provide your orientation. (Select all that apply)

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10. Which most closely describes your gender?

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11. Do you identify as transgender (trans)?

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12. Do you or anyone in your household speak any languages other than English? (Select all that apply)

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13. What language(s) do you speak at home? (Select all that apply)

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14. Do you consider yourself to be a person with a disability?

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15. Are there any accommodations, accessibility needs, or other considerations that would help you participate fully in BEACON meetings and activities? (For example, language interpretation, mobility access, dietary considerations, sensory preferences, or scheduling needs. Note: you do not need to identify as having a disability to request accommodation.)

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16. Occupation (Required.)

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17. Have you previously served in a volunteer or appointed position with the City of Bellevue? (Required.)

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18. Have you volunteered with any organization serving the Bellevue community (e.g., Bellevue School District, local nonprofits, community organizations)? (Required.)

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