From Filmmaking To Lawmaking: Bill Hoffman Says “20 Years Of McDermott Is Enough”

(EDITOR’S NOTE: B-Town Blog Editor Scott Schaefer, and Mark Neuman, Reporter, first met Bill Hoffman back at James Madison Junior High School in West Seattle, when Richard Nixon was president and... [Read more]

Councilmember Rose Clark Is Running For Re-Election

by Mark Neuman

I spoke Friday (June 5th) with Burien City Councilmember Rose Clark, who is running for re-election, Position No. 5.

As of press time (or in this electronic era, as of “hit send” time), Clark has no opposition in her bid for another four-year term on the council:

Jack Block Jr. Announces Campaign To Return To Council

Jack Block, Jr., former Deputy Mayor and Councilmember, on Friday (May 15th) announced his candidacy for Burien City Council, Position 7, currently held by Sally Nelson.

Last we saw Mr. Block was at the April 27th City Council meeting when he voiced his support for City Manager Mike Martin, who was recently charged with a DUI, resulting in Martin’s amended contract.

“I was proud of the investments we made in our community in Burien while I served on the City Council,” said Block in a statement. “But I have unfinished business, and want to ensure that Burien is looking after our working families and their futures…”

Sherril Huff Will Most Likely Keep Making $146K Per Year

Sherril Huff, current King County Elections Director, holds a more than 2-to-1 lead over former King County Councilman David Irons in the vote for Elections Director, which was held Tuesday. This special... [Read more]

Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Julia Garratt For Judge

With just a handful of weeks to go before Election Day Nov. 4, we at the B-Town Blog welcome our latest Advertiser: Julia Garratt for Judge. Julia is running for King County Superior Court, Position 22. Julia... [Read more]

Meet The Challenger: Burien’s Matt Hale Takes On Superior Court Incumbent

by Mark Neuman Matt Hale has been starting early and thinking big since his early days here in Burien, and he’s still tackling early and big things today. The 1998 graduate of Highline High School,... [Read more]