Burien News

City Council

On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council Special meeting: review of state legislative session, transitional housing zoning, taxes & more | #citycouncil

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 taxes and more. The meeting will start at 6 p.m., and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall, on Comcast TV Channel 21, virtually […]

Read More
City Council

Business owners applaud Burien City Council’s minimum wage increase; opponents call it ‘an embarrassment’ | #citycouncil

At its Mar. 18, 2024 meeting, the Burien City Council passed one of the highest minimum wage ordinances in the nation, bringing it more in line with its larger neighbors while providing flexibility for small businesses. The city’s wage ordinance passed at last Monday’s council meeting by a 4-1-2 vote, with councilmembers Hugo Garcia and […]

Read More
City Council

Burien City Council will discuss new anti-camping ordinance, DESC, Citizen of Year & more at Monday night’s meeting | #citycouncil

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 addressing the issue of unlawful public camping within the city limits, an update on the DESC, BEDP recommended work plan, choose its 2024 “Citizen of the Year “and more. The meeting […]

Read More
City Council

On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting: election of new Mayor, Deputy Mayor & more | #citycouncil

On the agenda for Monday night’s (Jan. 8, 2024) Burien City Council meeting: election of a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor, appointments of councilmembers to committees, planning for 2024 and more. This first meeting of 2024 will serve as a real-time opportunity for residents to learn more about Burien’s “Council-Manager” form of government: In such […]

Read More