Remarks by Mo Malakoutian
103 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 5
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“Deputy mayor, would you please lead us in the flag salute?”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much. Do I have a motion to approve the agenda?”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“It's been moved by Deputy Mayor and seconded by Council Member Robinson. Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? The motion passes. City Clerk, are there any speakers signed up for the oral communication?”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you. You can go back. Thank you. I appreciate all of the enthusiasm, but we cannot clap hands. Thank you.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Welcome. Can everyone hear me? I can. Perfect.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Do we have additional time or the time also expired?”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“So let's just use the time and go to the next person.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Great. Thank you so much, everyone. As always, we are hearing and we thank you for sharing the comments and we assure you that we are listening and we follow up if and when necessarily. City Manager, we have reports of boards and commission.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Sure. Would you please ask them to just move five feet that way, or close the door maybe, one of them? Please go ahead.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much. Great presentation. Thank you so much for being here, Chair. Let's just start with going around the room. Council Member Somadeviro, we'll start with you.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much, Councillor Massimo Deverio. Councillor Robinson.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Absolutely. Thank you, Council Member Robinson. Council Member Breyer.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much, Council Member Breyer. Council Member Bargava.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much. Deputy Mayor Hamilton.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. Thank you so much again. Thank you for great presentation. I just have one quick question. Great comprehensive plan. Fast forward five years from now, what do you think Bellevue has the biggest opportunity to stand out from other cities that are competing for the same visitors that we are competing for?”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much. And I think as you all mentioned, tourism is about visitors, but it's about also supporting all of those restaurants, retailers, hotels, art organization, and all of them, and all of our residents who are working for all of these businesses. So I think it's a whole ecosystem. So I really appreciate the strategy and all of the comprehensive work that you guys did for our economy. Can I get the motion, please?”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“It's been moved by Deputy Mayor and seconded by Council Member Robinson. Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? The motion passes. Thank you so much again for being here, Chair. Thank you so much.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you. Can I get a motion to approve the consent calendar?”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“has been moved by Deputy Mayor and seconded by Council Member Brouillard. Any discussion? All those in favor say aye.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Any opposed? The motion passes. Let's just go through our first study session. City Manager, would you please introduce that to us?”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much, both Cameron and Betsy. I see Meredith on the backs. Thank you for being here, and welcome again, I guess. Chair Kilima, thank you so much. Representing the Parks Board, I see Eric Drever also. Audience, thank you for all of your work and everyone who participated. It sounds like there was a very, very thoughtful public process, and I really appreciate the effort to find a name that reflects our community input and also our future vision for this park. Councillor Biryar, we'll start with you.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much, Councillor Brewer. Councillor Bhargava.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much, Council Member Robinson. Council Member Somadeviru.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much, Councillor Maduveria. Deputy Mayor Hamilton.”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you so much. I just have one quick question. It's kind of not related to this naming, but it's maybe related. You guys did a great job engaging with community. Has there been any lesson learned for the future naming of another park or in general our effort to be much better as a city to engage with our community? Has there been any lesson learned that you can share with us that we learned just through this process?”
City Council · Jul 21, 2026