Burien City Council to pick Mayor and Deputy Mayor and more at first meeting of 2026

The Burien City Council will select its Mayor and Deputy Mayor, review the city’s 2026 proclamations, receive an updated financial forecast, consider amendments to the 2026 budget and more during its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall (map below), live on Comcast TV Channel 21, via Zoom here, and via livestream here. Spanish interpretation will be available via Zoom.

The 2026 Burien City Council consists of Kevin Schilling, Linda Akey, Alex Andrade, Sarah Moore (reelected), Hugo Garcia (reelected), along with newly-elected members Rocco DeVito and Sam Méndez.

Download the full agenda packet here.

Agenda Highlights

ELECTION OF MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR

• a) Election of City of Burien Mayor: Heather McCoy, City Clerk
• b) Election of City of Burien Deputy Mayor: City of Burien Mayor (TBD)

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Burien Emergency Management Update: Chris Smith, Emergency Management Coordinator

COUNCIL REPORTS

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

PUBLIC COMMENT: Notice to all participants: Pursuant to RCW 42.17A.555, campaigning for any ballot measure or candidate in City Hall and/or during any portion of the Council Meeting – including the public comment period – is prohibited. Sign up here to comment.

BUSINESS AGENDA

• a) Discussion of 2026 Proclamations: Devin Chicras, Communications and Public Engagement Manager, Manuel Hernandez, Communications Specialist
• b) Financial Forecast Update: Casey Headley, Finance Director, Kaitlyn Graham, Senior Financial Analyst
• c) New TIB Grants – Ordinance No. 887, Amending 2026 Revised Budget: Rod Steitzer, Public Works Director, Casey Headley, Finance Director
• d) City Council Planning Calendar: Adolfo Bailon, City Manager