‘Pay It Forward’ On Sunday, Aug. 21st In Seahurst To Help Neighbors In Need

The third annual ‘Pay It Forward’ Charity Drive will be held this Sunday, Aug. 21st, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 2108 SW 152nd Street in Burien’s Seahurst neighborhood. This is a FREE... [Read more]

Burien Council OKs $10 Car Fees to Restore, Maintain City Streets

by Ralph Nichols A $10 vehicle license fee was adopted on June 21 by the Burien Transportation District to fund a 20-year, $19.4 million program to restore and maintain city streets. The action came on... [Read more]

Would You Pay A Vehicle License Tab Fee To Help Fix Burien’s Roads?

by Ralph Nichols Will $10 – or $20 – vehicle license tab fees be coming to Burien soon? City council members agree that an ongoing street maintenance program is needed – beginning... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Transportation Benefit District Bill Failed Becase It Was “Wrong-Headed”

Burien’s proposed vehicle license fee went down to a resounding defeat (75% voted no) NOT because voters don’t think sidewalks and bike routes are good things. It went down because it was wrong-headed. Regardless... [Read more]

GUEST EDITORIAL: Why Burien Should Approve The Transportation Benefit District

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Guest Editorial by Joe Fitzgibbon, Planning Commissioner for the City of Burien:] by Joe Fitzgibbon The residents of Burien will have the opportunity this November to... [Read more]

Notes From Monday Night’s City Council Meeting

by Scott Schaefer Here are notes from Monday night’s (July 20th) Burien City Council Study Session (PDF agenda here, streaming video link here): Both Mayor Joan McGilton and Councilmember Kathy... [Read more]

City Of Burien Proposing Transportation Benefit District; Public Meeting Is Mon., July 20th

A “Transportation Benefit District” (TBD) is being proposed by the City of Burien, which will be holding a public meeting on Monday, July 20th at 7pm on the first floor of Burien City Hall. Cityfolk... [Read more]