On Tuesday morning, May 7, 2024, the City of Burien emailed us a statement from City Manager Adolfo Bailon responding to our story on Burien Police Officers petition of “no […]
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Burien Police Officers petition expresses vote of ‘no confidence’ in City Manager Bailon, Mayor Schilling
In a strong rebuke to city leadership, Burien Police Department officers this week issued a vote of “no confidence” in City Manager Adolfo Bailon and Mayor Kevin Schilling via a […]
Police Chief Boe’s testimony exposes deepening divide with City Manager Bailon over expanded camping ban
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, […]
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 […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘This is an open letter to the City Government, our Police and the citizens of Burien’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff.] This […]
Legislative update, issues with police, affordable housing & more discussed at Monday’s Burien City Council meeting
The Burien City Council meeting on Monday night, May 6, 2024 included a legislative update from Sen. Karen Keiser and a report on policing issues from City Manager Adolfo Bailon. […]
Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling issues statement responding to Burien Police Officers ‘no confidence’ petition
On Monday, May 6, 2024, Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling sent us the following response to the Burien Police Officers petition of “no confidence” in he and City Manager Adolfo Bailon […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council Special Meeting: update from Sen. Karen Keiser, affordable housing, ballot initiative & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (May 6. 2024) Burien City Council Special Meeting: proclamations, legislative update from Sen. Karen Keiser, discussions of Affordable Housing Demonstration Programs, a proposed Ballot […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council Special Meeting: update from Sen. Karen Keiser, affordable housing, ballot initiative & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (May 6. 2024) Burien City Council Special Meeting: proclamations, legislative update from Sen. Karen Keiser, discussions of Affordable Housing Demonstration Programs, a proposed Ballot […]
Community Meeting on Public Safety in Burien will be Monday night, May 6; email drama ensues
A Community Meeting on Public Safety in Burien will be held on Monday night, May 6, 2024 at the Highline Performing Arts Center – but not without some initial email […]
Tiny home village, zoning amendments, tax increases & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
During their first meeting in nearly a month, the Burien City Council on Monday night, April 29, 2024 discussed a range of topics, from environmental initiatives to public safety concerns. […]
Two off-duty police officers criticize City Manager, council during public comment at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Two off-duty, veteran Burien Police officers – Mark Hayden and Henry McLauchlan (speaking out of uniform as residents) – took a public stand at Monday night’s (April 29, 2024) Burien […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council Special meeting: review of state legislative session, transitional housing zoning, taxes & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (April 29, 2024) Burien City Council Special meeting: review of State Legislative Session, transitional housing zoning, adjustments to permit fees, water and sewer utility […]
On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council Special meeting: review of state legislative session, transitional housing zoning, taxes & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (April 29, 2024) Burien City Council Special meeting: review of State Legislative Session, transitional housing zoning, adjustments to permit fees, water and sewer utility […]
VIDEO: Mayor Schilling, Burien business owners slap back at Sheriff, share concerns over lack of camping enforcement at press conference
On Thursday morning, April 25, 2024, Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling – backed by three fellow councilmembers and several business owners – slapped back at King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall at […]
King County awards $3 million in grant funding for homelessness assistance in Burien and Tukwila
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, King County announced $3 million in funding to support an increase in shelter capacity and rapidly serve people experiencing homelessness in south King County cities, […]
UPDATE: ‘I can no longer state that I trust Chief Boe’ – Burien City Manager officially requests replacement of Police Chief Ted Boe; Sheriff’s Office responds
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated with a response from the King County Sheriff ‘s Office. Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 sent a request […]
On Agenda for Burien City Council: proclamations, ‘Citizen of the Year’ award, work plan and more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (April 1, 2024) regular Burien City Council meeting: proclamations, ‘Citizen of the Year’ award presentation, City Council work plan and more. The meeting can […]
On Agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: proclamations, ‘Citizen of the Year’ award, work plan and more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (April 1, 2024) regular Burien City Council meeting: proclamations, ‘Citizen of the Year’ award presentation, City Council work plan and more. The meeting can […]
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 […]