Diane Carlson, Bellevue City Manager
Diane has considerable experience in public administration and government relations, including positions with King County and the City of Bellevue over the past two decades, and is a long-time Bellevue resident. Diane is a government relations and agency management professional with a career focus on municipal government and intergovernmental programs. She is skilled in strategy development, public policy, governmental operations and legislative affairs.
Experience: Bellevue City Manager (2024-Present); Acting Bellevue City Manager (2023-2024); Deputy Bellevue City Manager (2022-2024); Capital Division Director, King County Metro (2018-2022); Director of Regional Initiatives, King County (2011-2018); Director of Intergovernmental Relations, City of Bellevue (2000-2011).
Education: Master of Public Administration, The Evergreen State College; Bachelor of arts cum laude (business/finance) Honors Program, Washington State University
