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Microsoft has a large presence in Bellevue, where Amazon, Facebook and Google are growing. The city's estimated population was , last year and is projected to grow to , by First elected in , Robinson was deputy mayor for the last two years.

She succeeds John Chelminiak , who retired and did not seek re-election to the council last fall. She holds a doctorate in physical therapy and is a small business owner in that field. Robinson has lived in Bellevue since Lynne also advocates for the environment, parks and open spaces, human services and affordable housing in Bellevue.

She proposed a property tax exemption adopted by the council for multifamily complexes that include affordable housing. She is council liaison to the Disability Board. A physical therapist with her own business, Lynne holds a doctorate in physical therapy from Regis University and a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Northwestern University Medical School.

She also earned a bachelor's degree in community services from California State University Chico. Lynne developed an interest in computer science while in college, and she is on the Washington Technology Industry Association Cascadia Blockchain Council. Yang is a registered dietitian and health care professional. Smith owns a wireless broadband business. Aras said she taught special education classes in the Renton School District for a short time and for a year was a substitute teacher in the Bellevue School District.

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