Story, Video & Photos by Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher A new, more inclusive Pride flag was raised at Burien City Hall on Wednesday morning, June 1, 2022, kicking off LGBTQIA+ Pride […]
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Burien City Council conducts first in-person meeting in over two years
By Mellow DeTray All Councilmembers were present for Monday night’s (May 16, 2022) meeting, most of them in-person at City Hall Council Chambers for the first time since April, 2020. […]
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Transportation, equity, hazard pay & more on agenda for Monday night Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s regular Burien City Council meeting: another ‘Citizen of the Year’ presentation, Transportation Improvement Program, Equitable Community Engagement Process, salary increase of Interim City Clerk, […]
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Burien City Council returning to in-person/hybrid meetings starting May 23
By Mellow DeTray There was big news Monday night (May 2, 2022) regarding future Burien City Council meetings – following two years of holding virtual meetings during the Covid pandemic, […]
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Council votes to put ILA on next consent agenda that ensures 30% of new DESC facility for Burien residents
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher At its Monday night (April 4, 2022) regular meeting, the Burien City Council voted 5–1 to place an interlocal agreement (ILA) between the city, the King […]
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Burien City Council hears details on City Manager search at Monday night meeting
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher At its regular meeting on Monday night, April 4, 2022, the Burien City Council heard from GovHRUSA, the executive search firm selected to find a new […]
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Normandy Park City Council holds Special Meeting to discuss Civic Center funding
Rendering of proposed Civic Center courtesy City of Normandy Park. From our sister site The Normandy Park Blog: Normandy Park City Manager Amy Arrington presented Council with an update to […]
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Burien City Council narrows city manager search firms to 2, both women-owned
By Nicholas Johnson The Burien City Council will choose between two women-owned consulting firms to lead its search for a new city manager after whittling down its initial applicant pool […]
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Burien City Council considering 5 firms for city manager search
By Nicholas Johnson The Burien City Council got its first look Monday night (Jan. 24, 2021) at five consulting firms that want to lead the city’s search for a new […]
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Burien PaRCS director Carolyn Hope appointed interim city manager
By Nicholas Johnson With City Manager Brian Wilson’s Jan. 15 resignation looming, the Burien City Council voted Monday evening (Jan. 10, 2022) to appoint Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PaRCS) […]
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LETTER: 2 newly-elected Burien Councilmembers respond to statement from 3 sitting members
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The B-Town Blog, nor its staff:] Dear […]
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Grant updates, budget, DESC and more on agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s regular Burien City Council meeting: proclamations, grant funding updates, budget, tree memorial program and tree regulations, DESC, councilmember salaries and more. The virtual/online meeting […]
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In joint statement, 3 Burien City Councilmembers declare priorities for next two years
In a joint statement released Monday evening (Nov. 29, 2021), three Burien City Councilmembers – including recently re-elected Mayor Jimmy Matta – laid out their priorities for the next two […]
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Burien advisory body broaches frayed relations between city council, business community
By Nicholas Johnson The Burien City Council met Friday (Nov. 12, 2021) with one of its advisory committees to discuss the council’s “perceived frayed relationship with local businesses” and ways […]
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Burien City Manager Brian Wilson submits resignation effective Jan. 15, 2022
By Nicholas Johnson Burien City Manager Brian Wilson submitted his resignation today – effective Jan. 15, 2022 – after more than three years in the city’s top post. “It has […]
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Burien City Council outlines, preliminarily approves 2022 city budget
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council on Monday night (Nov. 1, 2021) preliminarily approved the city’s 2022 budget which includes a 1 percent increase in the property tax levy. […]
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Most city of Burien employees fully vaccinated by Nov. 1 deadline
By Nicholas Johnson Nearly 94 percent of employees at the city of Burien are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, City Manager Brian Wilson told the city council Monday evening (Nov. 1, […]
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Burien city staff seek clarity on review process for ESFs in residential neighborhoods
By Nicholas Johnson More than a year after the Burien City Council adopted zoning regulations for enhanced services facilities (ESFs), city staff say they need the council to clarify how […]
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Burien City Council eyes mid-biennium budget boost
By Nicholas Johnson Burien’s city council got its first look Monday at a proposed mid-biennium budget increase made possible by one-time federal COVID-19 stimulus funding as well as greater-than-expected revenues […]
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City of Burien extends eviction moratorium through Jan. 15
The Burien City Council has adopted Ordinance 783, extending Burien’s eviction moratorium through Jan. 15, 2022. The purpose of the extension is to give both landlords and tenants more time […]
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City of Burien achieves Aa1 Bond Rating
The City of Burien announced that it has had its bond rating upgraded to its highest level yet – from “Aa2” to “Aa1” – after a credit opinion issued on […]
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Burien City Council approves grants for moderate income residents
By Jack Mayne At Monday night’s (Sept. 20, 2021) meeting, Burien City Councilmembers Kevin Schilling, Sofia Aragon and Cydney Moore moved to have staff draft a letter to King County […]
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Burien mandates COVID-19 vaccination for city employees effective Nov. 1
By Nicholas Johnson Following the lead of the state, the county and the city of Seattle, the city of Burien will require all 107 of its employees be vaccinated against […]
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On the agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: police reform, SAMP, refugee support & more
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Sept. 20) regular Burien City Council meeting: Police reform update, Community Development Block Grant funding, Council Chambers tech, Port of Seattle’s SAMP, refugee support, […]
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King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: New Funding for Youth Community Centers
SPONSORED: New Funding for Youth Community Centers Dear Neighbor, One of the consistent themes in my conversations with community members is the need for more spaces where youth can go […]
