City Leadership
Mayor of Bellevue
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
Mayor Kevin Strecker
City Hall, 165 Bellevue Way 📍 Open in Maps
Phone: (419) 484-5512
Contact via the contact portal on the official website: bellevueohio.gov
Bellevue City Council
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 PM
7 council members representing city wards. Meetings are open to the public in Council Chambers, City Hall. Agendas posted at City Hall and on the official website: bellevueohio.gov.
Clerk of Council
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
The Clerk of Council handles meeting minutes, public records requests, and official city documents.
Phone: (419) 483-2621
City Departments
Police Department
Emergency: 911 | Non-emergency: (419) 483-4444
2 E. Main St
Chief: Marc Linder
For tips and reporting, contact the department directly at the non-emergency line.
Fire Department
Emergency: 911 | Non-emergency: (419) 483-2659
110 Southwest Street
Chief: Joe Wilhelm
Public Works
(419) 484-5512 | Contact via City Hall
Handles streets, water, sewer, and city infrastructure maintenance and improvements.
Finance Department
Income Tax: (419) 484-5512
City finances, tax collection, and budget.
City income tax rate: 1.5%
Parks & Recreation
Phone: (419) 483-5555
Office: 110 Cherry Blvd. Parks maintenance, pavilion reservations, city pool, and youth programs.
Building & Zoning
Phone: (419) 484-5512
Permits, zoning compliance, and code enforcement. Required before any construction or exterior renovation project.
Utility Billing
Phone: (419) 484-5512
Water, sewer, and trash billing. Pay online at the official website: bellevueohio.gov or by mail/in person.
Municipal Court
Phone: (419) 483-5880
Handles local ordinance violations, traffic tickets, and small claims.
Location: City Hall, 165 Bellevue Way
City Meetings & Public Participation
- City Council Schedule: Meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.
- How to Speak at a Meeting: Public comment period is at the start of each meeting. Sign up at the clerk's desk before the meeting begins. There is a three-minute limit per speaker.
- Meeting Agendas & Minutes: Available online at the official city portal: bellevueohio.gov.
- Planning Commission: Meets as needed — check the official website: bellevueohio.gov.
- Board of Zoning Appeals: Meets monthly — contact the Building & Zoning department for the current schedule.
Voting & Elections
- Huron County Board of Elections: 220 Ohio St, Norwalk OH — (419) 668-3948 — huroncounty.us
- Ohio Voter Registration: Register or check your registration status at vote.ohio.gov. Deadline to register is 30 days before any election.
- Ohio Online Registration: Available at OhioSoS.gov
- Bellevue Precinct Polling Location: Please check with the Huron County Board of Elections to confirm your specific polling location.
- Ohio Absentee Voting: Request an absentee ballot securely at OhioSoS.gov.
Public Records
- Ohio Public Records Act: All public records are available upon request within a reasonable time and at a reasonable cost.
- How to Request: Submit a public records request in writing to the Clerk of Council, 165 Bellevue Way, Bellevue OH 44811 📍 Open in Maps, or contact the Clerk of Council office directly at (419) 483-2621.
- Common Requests: City Council minutes / Building permits / Police incident reports (non-confidential) / Financial records / City contracts.
- Note: Some records may be withheld for legal or privacy reasons. The City Clerk will advise on any exemptions as permitted by law.