Jared Nieuwenhuis (Bellevue City Council Position 4, Washington, candidate 2025)

Jared Nieuwenhuis

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Bellevue City Council Position 4

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Next election

November 4, 2025

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Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin, 1994

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Government affairs

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Jared Nieuwenhuis is running for election to the Bellevue City Council Position 4 in Washington. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Nieuwenhuis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jared Nieuwenhuis provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 5, 2025:

• Birth date: January 19, 1971
• Bachelor's: University of Wisconsin, 1994
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Government Affairs
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign slogan: Reliable Leadership. Real Results.
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Elections

General election

The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

General election for Bellevue City Council Position 4

Pradnya Desh and Jared Nieuwenhuis are running in the general election for Bellevue City Council Position 4 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
		Pradnya Desh (Nonpartisan)
		Jared Nieuwenhuis (Nonpartisan)

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Jared Nieuwenhuis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nieuwenhuis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Jared Nieuwenhuis, and I am running for re-election to the Bellevue City Council, Position 4. Bellevue has been my home for nearly two decades, and serving this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. On the Council, I’ve focused on keeping Bellevue safe, managing growth responsibly, and ensuring families and businesses have the opportunity to thrive. I believe in results over rhetoric, and I’ve worked to deliver common-sense solutions that protect our quality of life and strengthen our city for the next generation.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Public safety has been my top priority, and I’ve worked to fully fund our police, create Bellevue’s transit police unit, and pass commonsense ordinances that keep neighborhoods safe.
• I am also committed to responsible growth, making sure Bellevue expands in a way that preserves the character of our neighborhoods while providing more housing near transit and within designated growth corridors.
• Finally, I bring results-driven leadership focused on solutions, not politics, delivering programs like Keep Bellevue Beautiful and supporting award-winning environmental stewardship policies that keep our city strong for the future.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about public safety, because safe communities are the foundation for everything else. I care deeply about responsible growth and housing affordability, making sure Bellevue remains welcoming and livable as it expands. I am also committed to protecting our environment through stewardship policies that preserve our “city in a park” character. Above all, I believe in strengthening civic trust through accountability and practical, results-oriented leadership.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To ensure public safety, manage growth responsibly, and make sure Bellevue remains a place where families and businesses can thrive.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to leave a legacy of keeping Bellevue safe, vibrant, and welcoming. I hope residents will remember me as someone who protected the quality of life in our city while preparing it to thrive for the next generation.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

Bellevue is the state’s second-largest economic engine, and our Council plays a vital role in shaping growth and policy that affect the region and Washington as a whole.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Bellevue Police Officers Guild, Bellevue Firefighters Local 1604, Eastside Business Alliance, Rental Housing Association of WA, Washingtonians for a Brighter Future, LiUNA! Local 242, Chinese Radio Seattle, UA Local 32 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and HVAC/Refrigeration, Associated General Contractors of WA, Seattle King County Realtors, Affordable Housing Council, WA Multifamily Housing Association, Washington Retail Association, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302, Seattle Chinese American Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Police Officers Guild, Ethnic Chamber Coalition, Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, and many more.

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