Wednesday, October 22, Mini City Hall will mark its 20th anniversary at Crossroads Shopping Center in Bellevue with a celebration beginning at 3 p.m. Mini City Hall assists the community in a variety of ways, including language services, housing referrals and human service needs.
But what sets it apart from more traditional government offices is its location and its welcoming atmosphere, said Barb Tuininga, a city employee who has managed Mini City Hall for 17 years. She said the satellite city office was created to reach residents who ordinarily would have little connection with city government. (end)