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A vibrant and creative community, where the residents embrace diversity, celebrate arts and culture, promote vitality, and treasure the environment.

Since our incorporation in 1993, Burien has been busy defining and redesigning itself as a vibrant King County city. Our residents see Burien, a 100-year-old community with a rich heritage, as a friendly community with well-established neighborhoods and a small-town atmosphere.

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As the City's governing body, Burien's seven elected part-time City Councilmembers establish City policies and laws, adopt an annual budget, approve appropriations, contract for services, and grant franchises. ...

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RecentNews

Akey Announced Resignation at City Council Meeting on May 18, 2026

Posted on: May 19, 2026

Akey Announced Resignation at City Council Meeting on May 18, 2026

Burien City Councilmember Linda Akey officially announced her resignation from the Burien City Council, effective immediately, on May 18, 2026. ...

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New Interim City Manager to Join City of Burien on April 28, 2026

Posted on: April 24, 2026

New Interim City Manager to Join City of Burien on April 28, 2026

The Burien City Council voted on April 20, 2026, to appoint Bob Larson as interim city manager. Larson’s first day with the City will be Tuesday, April 28....

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Burien Business and Occupation Tax Returns Online Filing Now Available

Posted on: February 27, 2026

Burien Business and Occupation Tax Returns Online Filing Now Available

The City of Burien has launched a new online portal for convenient filing of Burien business and occupation (B&O) tax returns....

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Sarah Moore Elected Mayor and Hugo Garcia Elected Deputy Mayor

Posted on: January 14, 2026

Sarah Moore Elected Mayor and Hugo Garcia Elected Deputy Mayor

The Burien City Council voted on January 12, 2026 to elect Sarah Moore to serve as mayor for a two-year term and Hugo Garcia for a one-year term as deputy mayor....

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UpcomingEvents

Featured Events

Farmers Market

Date: February 01, 2024@

November to April (10 a.m.–4 p.m.); May to October (10 a.m.–6 p.m.)

Shop local! Buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and original crafts....

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Music in the Park

Date: May 21, 2026@

Music in the Park

Join us at Lake Burien School Memorial Park this summer for our annual music in the park series....

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7:30AM - 9:00AM/

Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/3cDzbe9

CANCELLED: Business and Economic Development Partnership

5:30PM - 8:00PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St SW, Burien, WA 98146 / Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/2UdTRmV

Planning Commission

6:30PM - 8:00PM/

Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 / Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/42xoTIP

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Advisory Board

5:30PM - 8:30PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98166 / Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/2LAgoW0

City Council Regular Meeting

4:30PM - 6:00PM/

Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/3cx29ww

Human Services Commission

5:30PM - 8:00PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St SW, Burien, WA 98146 / Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/2UdTRmV

Planning Commission

7:30AM - 9:00AM/

Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/3cDzbe9

Business and Economic Development Partnership

5:30PM - 8:30PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98166 / Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/2LAgoW0

City Council Regular Meeting

6:00PM - 7:30PM/

Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/3RIItM0

Burien Airport Committee

5:30PM - 8:00PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St SW, Burien, WA 98146 / Zoom Webinar: https://bit.ly/2UdTRmV

Planning Commission

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