LETTER: Len Boscarine explains why he withdrew from Burien City Council race

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] Letter to the Editor, I want to thank The B-Town... [Read more]

Longtime resident Nancy Tosta officially files for Burien City Council

Longtime resident and member of the Planning Commission Nancy Tosta has officially filed to run for Burien City Council, Position #5, which is currently held by Rose Clark. Tosta has lived in Burien for... [Read more]

Local heroes honored for rescuing boy from child abductor at Burien Albertson’s

At Monday night’s (May 20) city council meeting, Burien Police Chief Scott Kimerer honored some local heroes for intervening and successfully rescuing a 10-year old boy who was almost abducted at... [Read more]

Longtime resident Chuck Rangel announces candidacy for City Council

Longtime resident Chuck Rangel officially announced his candidacy for Burien City Council Position #7, currently held by Mayor Brian Bennett, who is not running for re-election. Rangel has served as President... [Read more]

Shelli Park explains why she chose to not file to run for Burien City Council

Local Artist and Designer Shelli Park – who failed to meet Friday’s deadline to file – sent us the following explanation for why she has chosen not to run for Burien City Council: I want to thank... [Read more]

Robert Richmond III officially files to run for Burien City Council, Position #3

Robert Richmond III officially filed to run for Burien City Council, Position #3, where he will face incumbent Joan McGilton, Debi Wagner and Andrea Reay. “I am running because I have noticed that... [Read more]

Normandy Park Mayor withdraws from City Council race

by Jack Mayne Mayor Clarke Brant has withdrawn from the race for reelection for City Council saying it is “really time to retire.” The sole candidate in the Position 2 race now is Mike Bishoff. Candidates... [Read more]

ELECTION UPDATE: After deadline passes, 13 file for 4 City Council seats

After the filing deadline passed for the 2013 election on Friday (May 17), it looks to be quite a horse race for seats for local offices, with 13 candidates declared running for four Burien City Council... [Read more]

Longtime resident Steve Armstrong declares candidacy for Burien City Council

Longtime resident Steve Armstrong officially declared his intent to run for Burien City Council, Position #7 this week, one of nine who has officially filed before the Friday deadline. Armstrong attended... [Read more]

ELECTION UPDATE: 2 new candidates file for Burien City Council seats

It’s the second day of the filing season for the 2013 election (the deadline is this Friday, May 17), and two new candidates have appeared on the radar for seats on the Burien City Council: Position... [Read more]

And they’re off – here’s who’s running for Burien City Council after first filing day

Monday, May 13 was the first day to file to run for office with King County Elections for 2013, and the race for Burien City Council is off to an interesting start. Incumbents Jack Block, Jr., Joan McGilton... [Read more]

Joey Martinez officially declares candidacy for Burien City Council Seat #7

Joey Martinez shakes former Burien City Councilmember Gordon Shaw’s hand at a 2012 B-Town Blog Candidate Forum. Photo by Scott Schaefer. Joey Martinez, who unsuccessfully ran for Burien City Council... [Read more]

Burien Mayor Brian Bennett won’t run for re-election

by Ralph Nichols Burien Mayor Brian Bennett told the B-Town Blog Thursday morning (May 9) that he won’t seek re-election for his city council seat. Bennett said he decided not to run again because “I... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘I propose that Burien adopt a proactive approach to Code Enforcement’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following  letter is written by resident Dick West, who will read during the public commenting section of Monday night's City Council meeting. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion... [Read more]

Arts Commission member Andrea Reay announces candidacy for City Council

Another candidate has tossed her hat into the B-Town electoral ring – Burien Arts Commission member Andrea Reay announced Monday (May 6) that she will be a candidate for a seat on the Burien City Council. Andrea... [Read more]

Shoreline Program, CARES Animal Control on agenda for Monday council

Burien’s Shoreline Master Program, extending the city’s contract with CARES Animal Control, the 1st Quarterly 2013 Financial Report, appointments to the Business and Economic Development Partnership... [Read more]

Local Artist/Designer Shelli Park announces candidacy for City Council

Another candidate has tossed her hat into the B-Town electoral ring – local Artist and Designer Shelli Park announced Monday (April 29) that she will be a candidate for a seat on the Burien City Council. Park... [Read more]

Running for City Council? King County Elections holding two free workshops

Planning on running for public office – say, perhaps the Burien City Council – this fall? King County Elections is offering two free workshops for potential candidates on Thursday, April 25 (2 p.m.... [Read more]

Alternative proposal to Shoreline Master Program on docket for Monday Council

Burien’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP) will be the sole item on the agenda for Monday night’s City Council Study Session starting at 7 p.m. April 22 at City Hall. The updated draft documents... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘I am committed to bringing about positive change in Burien…’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] Dear Council Members, I am forwarding you my... [Read more]

LETTER: Reader Concerned that the City is Giving Extended Contract to CARES

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] Letter to the Editor – Clearly Burien citizens... [Read more]

City Council Again Rejects Low-Density Downzone Around Lake Burien

Panoramic view of Lake Burien by Scott Schaefer. Click image to see larger version. by Ralph Nichols For the third time in four years, Burien City Council members have denied a request from Lake Burien... [Read more]

Burien Council Evaluation: City Manager Mike Martin’s Future on Razor’s Edge

A one-vote swing in the current political balance on the Burien City Council in the municipal elections this fall could mark the end of Mike Martin’s tenure as city manager…

City Council Votes to Adopt Zoning Changes for North Burien

The Burien City Council on Monday night (April 1) voted to approve Ordinance 573, amending North Burien Zoning and adopting 2012 Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments. “The rezones in the North... [Read more]