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City Manager Mike Martin Takes Responsibility for $500,000 Cost Overrun on Asphalt Overlay Project
by Ralph Nichols Burien’s recently completed asphalt overlay project ended with an estimated cost overrun of about $500,000. And, City Manager Mike Martin told The B-Town Blog Monday (Aug. 15), “We... [Read more]
LETTER: It’s ‘Time To Put Away Smoke & Mirrors’ About Annexing White Center
For almost one and a half years, the Burien City Manager (Mike Martin) has been publicly insisting that Burien can afford to annex White Center/Area Y. As a matter of fact, he made such statements prior... [Read more]
City Manager Says Town Square Sale A Sign That Condos Will Sell Again
by Ralph Nichols Saying this is “something we’ve been expecting for quite a long time,” Burien City Manager Mike Martin said Thursday (Oct. 28) called a pending trustee’s sale... [Read more]
Mike Martin Says “Welcome”; Burien’s Population May Grow To Nearly 50K
by Ralph Nichols Signs around town declare it in several languages. But at last week’s meeting of the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council, Burien City Manager Mike Martin kept the greeting... [Read more]
Burien Officials Confront Seattle Times Columnist Over White Center Annexation
On Monday (Mar. 1st), Seattle Times columnist Jerry Large published a followup article that is basically a reaction to him being confronted by Burien Mayor Joan McGilton, Councilmember Kathy Keene and... [Read more]
City Manager Mike Martin Exploring Ways To Opt Out If I-1033 Passes
by Ralph Nichols Burien City Manager Mike Martin is concerned – very concerned – about the likelihood that Initiative 1033 will pass in November’s general election. So much, in fact,... [Read more]
Burien 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... [Read more]
Aug. 18th Officially Certified As Annexation Vote Date
Photo of City Manager Mike Martin by Michael Brunk
It’s official. Several thousand North Highline residents now can mark Aug. 18th – primary election day – on their calendars as the date they will decide at last whether to be annexed by Burien.
City Manager Mike Martin said Friday (May 22nd) the 30-day period to appeal the King County Boundary Review Board’s prior approval of Burien’s plan to annex the south part of the North Highline unincorporated area expired May 18 with no challenge being filed…
Citizens 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
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€
PREVIOUS COVERAGE:
- OPINION: What Mike Martin Should Have Said About His DUI
- City Keeps Mike Martin On, Requires Amended Contract
- 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
Jack Block Jr. Announces Campaign To Return To Council
Jack Block, Jr., former Deputy Mayor and Councilmember, on Friday (May 15th) announced his candidacy for Burien City Council, Position 7, currently held by Sally Nelson.
Last we saw Mr. Block was at the April 27th City Council meeting when he voiced his support for City Manager Mike Martin, who was recently charged with a DUI, resulting in Martin’s amended contract.
“I was proud of the investments we made in our community in Burien while I served on the City Council,†said Block in a statement. “But I have unfinished business, and want to ensure that Burien is looking after our working families and their futures…â€
OPINION: What Mike Martin Should Have Said About His DUI
An Editorial by Jim Branson
Imagine how quickly and simply this fiasco might have been solved if Mike Martin had said the following…
City Keeps Mike Martin On, Requires Amended Contract
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…
Notes From Monday Night’s City Council Meeting
Here are notes from Monday night’s (May 11th) Burien City Council meeting (PDF agenda here, streaming video link here)…
City Manager Mike Martin Formally Charged With DUI
According to The Seattle P-I, Burien City Manager Mike Martin was formally charged with drunk driving Wednesday (May 6th), based on his arrest on Sunday, April 19th.
As we reported then, Martin, 55, allegedly crashed his car into a ceramic planter in the 12600 block of 14th Ave South.
Apparently Martin was found outside his car, “leaning forward and swaying side to side,†according to King County Sheriff’s records. His breath allegedly smelled strongly of alcohol, his eyes were bloodshot, his speech slurred and he admitted to drinking a couple glasses of wine and two beers…
OPINION: Mike Martin Must Tell The Truth Or Resign
An Editorial by Jim Branson
At Monday’s City Council meeting, several prominent Burien citizens spoke up for City Manager Mike Martin, saying he has done a good job and he deserves another chance. They said he shouldn’t be judged before the facts were known.
Former Council Member Jack Block Jr. said he (Block) had the disease of alcoholism, he had sought treatment for it, and it did not stop him from being a contributing member of society as long as he took the right steps.
One difference between Mr. Block and Mr. Martin is the admission of having a problem…
Notes From Monday Night’s City Council Meeting
Monday night’s (April 27th) City Council meeting was run under a “business as usual” approach, despite the recent news about Burien City Manager Mike Martin’s DUI arrest.
Many in the audience came expecting to hear Martin address the issue, perhaps even issue a public apology or letter of resignation. However, Martin didn’t say one word about his incident, (which happened Sunday, April 19th), and the only references to it were statements of support from four residents, which you can read below…
Burien City Manager Mike Martin Arrested For DUI
According to The Seattle Times, Burien City Manager Mike Martin was arrested for a DUI Sunday night (April 19th) after his vehicle left the road and struck a ceramic pot in a yard in the 12600 block of 14th Avenue South in Burien (Google street view below).
Apparently Martin was found outside his car, “leaning forward and swaying side to side,” according to King County Sheriff’s records. His breath allegedly smelled strongly of alcohol, his speech was slurred and he admitted to drinking a couple glasses of wine and two beers.
The article goes on to say that Martin refused to perform both field sobriety tests and Breathalyzer tests, and that he was arrested. Under Washington state law, refusing to take a breath test results in automatic suspension of a driver’s license for at least one year. Martin may challenge the suspension or seek approval for an alcohol-ignition device on his car.
According to the Times, this isn’t Martin’s first run-in with the law – he apparently previously resigned as Chief Administrative Officer for the city of Kent after a 2005 hit-and-run incident.
Martin has been city manager since November 2006, and his yearly salary is $135,180.
We’re working on getting comments from both Martin and other city officials, but the Times goes on to quote Mayor Joan McGilton as saying that his arrest will be discussed at the next city council meeting on Monday night, April 28th, which we will cover.
Read the full story here.
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