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Lucy Krakowiak selected as Mayor at Monday night’s city council meeting
Longtime councilmember Lucy Krakowiak was unanimously selected as the new Mayor for Burien at Monday night’s city council session, while Bob Edgar was selected as Deputy Mayor…
The future looks bright for new leaders of Sustainable Burien, who want to install solar panels on Highline High
Humans have been harnessing the sun’s power since as early as 7th century B.C., when experts theorize that sunlight was used to light fires via magnifying glass materials. Since then, […]
Burien Council gives city manager raise; told city ‘working feverishly’ to control coronavirus outbreak
By Jack Mayne Despite national concerns over the coronavirus outbreak that has killed people 10 in the Seattle area, the Burien City Council met on Monday (March 2) to discuss […]
Proclamations, arts grants, planning & more on agenda for Mon. night council
Expect a large turnout for public comment about the City of Burien’s announced closure of the Burien Annex, along with proclamations for outgoing councilmembers, arts & cultural grants, Urban Center […]
Reception honoring outgoing Burien Councilmembers will be Mon., Dec. 16
A Reception honoring three outgoing Burien City Councilmembers will be held on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, from 6:30 – 7 p.m. at City Hall. The community is invited to honor […]
‘Accessory Dwelling Units’ now legal in Burien after City Council vote
By Jack Mayne Little houses – called Accessory Dwelling Units – have been the solution for many cities and now are in Burien, after a 4 to 2 vote at […]
Burien Council told Eyman car tab victory will cost city $400,000 from street paving funds
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council on Monday night (Nov. 18) began its year-end sprint to finish all business before the end of 2019, when new Councilmembers join the […]
Burien City Council briefed on homelessness, potential property tax hike Mon. night
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council discussed conditions that lead people to homelessness along with the current system for addressing homelessness, and listed options for expanding the sheltering system […]
Possible tax increase, affordable housing & more on agenda for Mon. City Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s regular Burien City Council meeting: Veterans Day proclamation, possible property tax increase, budget, shelter options, affordable housing demonstration program, noise ordinance, and more. Download […]
SPONSORED: SW Suburban Sewer District: Burien considering 6% utility tax on water & sewer
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Sponsored Post: 6% UTILITY TAX BEING CONSIDERED BY THE CITY OF BURIEN Southwest Suburban Sewer District is issuing this notice to inform its customers […]
Council told residents want protection from unexpected & punishing rent increases
By Jack Mayne A long list of Burien residents took over an hour of City Council time on Monday night (Sept. 16) to push for the approval of a proposed […]
Council hears parks no longer overnight homeless camps; community marketplace sought
By Jack Mayne The Burien Parks pilot program to get homeless people to find other places to spend the night seems to be a success, Police Chief Ted Boe told […]
Debi Wagner announces her candidacy for Burien City Council, Position #6
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog has allowed residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy: Burien resident Debi Wagner […]
Council gets first review of updated sign ordinance, approves City Manager raise
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council reviewed the city’s proposed new sign ordinance, heard of a new citywide ‘First Friday’ series of community summer celebrations and unanimously voted City […]
Here’s the list of candidates who have filed to run for Burien City Council
The deadline to file for running for office in the August 6, 2019 primary election has passed, and here is the most recent list of candidates who have filed for […]
Proclamations, signs, homelessness & more on agenda for Monday Council
On the agenda for Monday night’s (May 6) Burien City Council meeting: discussions on the sign code, homelessness, Correspondence to the Council, Sound Cities and more. The meeting starts at […]
VIDEO: Hundreds turn out for League of Quiet Skies Voters Town Hall in Burien
On Thursday night, April 25, over 250 people filled the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien to hear a 2+ hour Town Hall on airport noise, health effects from increasing […]
Omaha Sternberg announces her candidacy for Burien City Council
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since our creation in 2007, The B-Town Blog has allowed residents running for local office one free post for when they announce their candidacy: Burien resident Omaha Sternberg […]