Tag: alcohol
DAYNA’S DOSE: Are you ‘sober curious?’ Understanding the role of alcohol in our lives
By Dayna Mason As we begin the new year many of us may ask, “What do I want to do differently this...
Read MoreBurien City Manager Mike Martin Granted Deferred Prosecution In DUI Charge
by Ralph Nichols Burien City Manager Mike Martin on Tuesday (June 23rd) was granted a deferred prosecution (download court doc as a PDF here) on a DUI charge (driving under the influence) by King County District Court Judge Eileen Kato. Martin, 55, must complete a two-year alcohol treatment program at Highline Medical Center, and will […]
Read MoreCitizens Mount Protest Against City Manager Mike Martin
Story and Photos by Michael Brunk
Wednesday afternoon (May 20th), Tai Oh of Burien (right, below) and Terry Torbet of Kent (left) stood on SW 148th near First Avenue South holding a large banner protesting City Manager Mike Martin’s recent DUI incident, as seen in these pictures by Michael Brunk:
BREAKING: Mike Martin Enters “Not Guilty” Plea To DUI
by Burien City Manager Mike Martin entered a plea of “Not Guilty” on Friday (May 15th) to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol stemming from a minor traffic accident on April 19th. Martin appeared before King County District Court Judge Eileen Kato, who scheduled a pretrial hearing for June 23rd.
Martin, 55, refused to perform field sobriety tests or take a Breathalyzer test when he was arrested following the one-car accident in Burien. As a result, his driver’s license was suspended, as required by state law, when formal DUI charges were filed on May 6th.
On Monday (May 11th), the Burien City Council approved an amended contract for Martin on a 5-1 vote, which imposes strict “alcohol-related conditions†with which he must “comply fully†to retain his position as city manager.
In agreeing to the addition of alcohol-related conditions to his contract, Martin denied committing “any wrongful or criminal act,†but acknowledged “that the facts and circumstances of his arrest may constitute ‘cause’ to terminate his employment under the Original Agreement.â€Â
PREVIOUS COVERAGE:
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- City Manager Mike Martin Formally Charged With DUI
- OPINION: Mike Martin Must Tell The Truth Or Resign
- Burien City Manager Mike Martin Arrested For DUI
City Keeps Mike Martin On, Requires Amended Contract
by The Burien City Council imposed on Monday (May 11th) strict “alcohol-related conditions†with which City Manager Mike Martin must “comply fully†if he is to retain that position. Martin is scheduled to be arraigned in King County District Court Friday on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.
The conditions are included in an amendment to Martin’s contract (download and view PDF here), which was approved without discussion with a 6-1 vote by city lawmakers. Councilwoman Lucy Krakowiak, who publicly called for Martin’s ouster following his arrest for allegedly driving under the influence, cast the dissenting vote. She also cast the lone vote against Martin when the council hired him as city manager in January 2007.
Here’s a portion of the amended contract…
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