In a recent development, Burien Police Chief Ted Boe has raised significant concerns regarding the city’s new anti-camping ordinance, as well as his strained relationship with City Manager Adolfo Bailon, […]
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FOLLOWUP: ‘No evidence’ crime occurred when Charles Schaefer recorded conversation with Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon in council chambers Sept. 18
On Sept. 18, 2023, former/deposed Burien Planning Commission Chair Charles Schaefer recorded a conversation with City Manager Adolfo Bailon without his consent, then posted it on X.com (formerly Twitter). As […]
Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon files criminal complaint against former Planning Commission Chair Charles Schaefer over audio recording
This week, a criminal complaint was filed against former Planning Commission Chair Charles Schaefer by Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon over an audio recording Schaefer made of a conversation with […]
‘It’s not about me…’ Our interview with Adolfo Bailon, Burien’s new City Manager
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher/Editor Burien’s new City Manager Adolfo Bailon has been on the job for less than a month, and he’s working diligently to learn as much as he […]
Meet Burien’s new city manager Adolfo Bailon at reception on Monday, Aug. 15
The City of Burien and Burien City Council invite the community to a reception in City Council Chambers on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 at 6 p.m. to welcome Adolfo Bailon, […]
Burien City Council approves employment contract for new City Manager Adolfo Bailon
On Thursday afternoon, June 30, 2022, the Burien City Council held a special meeting where they approved a proposed Employment Contract with new City Manager Adolfo Bailon. Council voted 6-0 […]
Burien City Council selects Adolfo Bailon as new City Manager Wednesday
Adolfo Bailon as seen at a recent interview with the Burien City Council. After several days interviewing the final candidates for its new City Manager, the Burien City Council selected […]
Burien City Council discusses human services, expanding historic neighborhood districts, adding brewery/distillery district & more at Monday night’s meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council special meeting held on Monday, Mar. 25, 2024: The latest Burien City Council meeting covered a diverse range of topics crucial to […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council Special Meeting: neighborhood cafes, potential brewery/distillery district & more
The Burien City Council will be holding a Special Meeting on Monday, Mar. 25, 2024, and on the agenda is allowing neighborhood cafes, a potential brewery/distillery district, vacancy tax for […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council Special Meeting: neighborhood cafes, potential brewery/distillery district & more
The Burien City Council will be holding a Special Meeting on Monday, Mar. 25, 2024, and on the agenda is allowing neighborhood cafes, a potential brewery/distillery district, vacancy tax for […]
Minimum wage increase, ARPA fund reallocation approved & more at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the 5+-hour long Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Mar. 18, 2024: Update On Anti-Camping Ordinance City Manager Adolfo Bailon said that despite many […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: minimum wage increase, reallocation of ARPA funds & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Mar. 18, 2024) Burien City Council: increase in the city’s minimum wage, reallocation of ARPA funds, Parks, Rec and Open Space (PROS) Plan & […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: minimum wage increase, reallocation of ARPA funds & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Mar. 18, 2024) Burien City Council: increase in the city’s minimum wage, reallocation of ARPA funds, Parks, Rec and Open Space (PROS) Plan & […]
VIDEO: Sheriff files legal complaint against City of Burien regarding constitutionality of its expanded camping ban; City responds
King County Sheriff Patricia Cole-Tindall and the county filed a legal complaint with the United States District Court on Monday, Mar. 11, 2024, to determine the constitutionality of the latest […]
Burien City Council will discuss new anti-camping ordinance, DESC, Citizen of Year & more at Monday night’s meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Mar. 4, 2024) regular Burien City Council meeting: discussion and possible approval of a new ordinance aimed at expanding unlawful public camping within the […]
Burien City Council will discuss new anti-camping ordinance, DESC, Citizen of Year & more at Monday night’s meeting
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Mar. 4, 2024) regular Burien City Council meeting: discussion and possible approval of a new ordinance aimed at expanding unlawful public camping within the […]
Affordable housing, minimum wage & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Feb. 26, 2024: City Manager’s Report According to City Manager Adolfo Bailon, Amazon is giving $6 million […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: minimum wage, building and construction codes, Advisory Boards & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Feb. 26, 2024) Burien City Council regular meeting: minimum wage, Advisory Boards selections, building and construction codes, and more. The meeting will start at […]
VIDEO: Burien City Councilmember Linda Akey confronts homeless campers outside her downtown residence
Burien City Councilmember Linda Akey recently engaged in a confrontation with individuals experiencing homelessness who had set up tents on a sidewalk outside of the Burien Town Square condos, where […]
Burien Police Chief Ted Boe’s Public Safety presentation sparks discussion at Monday night’s Burien City Council Meeting
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council Special Meeting held on Monday night, Feb. 12, 2024: Council voted last week to hold a special meeting focused on safety issues […]
Burien City Council holding Special Meeting on public safety with Police Chief Ted Boe on Monday night, Feb. 12
At its Feb. 5, 2024 meeting, the Burien City Council voted to hold a Special Meeting this coming Monday night, Feb. 12, 2024, on the topic of Public Safety. This […]
Burien homeless encampment seeking city’s support after lease ends; tents return downtown
During his City Manager’s Report at Monday night’s (Feb. 5, 2024) Burien City Council Meeting, City Manager Adolfo Bailon said that he had heard the Oasis Home Church’s sanctioned homeless […]
Reducing Airport Committee, ARPA update, housing funds, SR 509 & more on agenda for Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Feb. 5, 2024) regular Burien City Council meeting: reducing the Burien Airport Committee, ARPA update, South King Housing and Homelessness Partners funding, SR 509 […]
Reducing Airport Committee, ARPA update, housing funds, SR 509 & more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Feb. 5, 2024) regular Burien City Council meeting: reducing the Burien Airport Committee, ARPA update, South King Housing and Homelessness Partners funding, SR 509 […]
Changes to public comments, day center, meeting times & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of the Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Jan. 29, 2024: Graffiti Removal A Priority Councilmember Jimmy Matta mentioned that it’s imperative to immediately report any […]