Council Roundup: November 25, 2019

2020 Census and Urban Center Plan
Posted on 11/26/2019
Census 2020

Council discussed the 2020 Census and the Burien Urban Center Plan.

2020 Census Update

Francesca Abellara, U.S. census specialist, and Emily Inlow-Hood, communications officer, presented an update on the 2020 Census as well as the City of Burien’s plan to help ensure a more complete count for Burien.

Urban Center Plan

Council and Planning Commission in a joint meeting heard a presentation from John Pheanis, MIG, and Thara Johnson, senior long-range planner, on the draft Burien Urban Center Plan. Council will discuss the plan again at the December 2 meeting and vote on the plan on December 16.

Get Involved

The Council encourages Burien residents to understand the business of the City as well as discussions on specific topics that are brought before the City Council. There are several ways to follow the workings of the Council:

  • Attend the Monday night City Council meetings-in person, on Channel 21, or streamed online. See schedule of meetings (burienwa.gov/calendar)
  • Watch for scheduled public meetings or public hearings on specific projects and topics (burienwa.gov/calendar)

The Council is interested in hearing from residents and businesses. Ways to provide meaningful input include:

  • Send emails to the City Council at [email protected] or to each individual Councilmembers’ email address, which can be found listed at: burienwa.gov/councilcontact.
  • Contact Councilmembers at their City phone number, which can be found listed at: burienwa.gov/councilcontact.
  • Attend a City Council meeting and speak to the Council for up to two minutes during public comment.