Mayor and Deputy Mayor Elections, 2024 Proclamations, Local and Regional Governmental Organization Appointments
The Burien City Council elected Kevin Schilling as mayor and Stephanie Mora as deputy mayor, approved a list of 2024 proclamations, and appointed members to regional governmental organizations.
Mayor and Deputy Mayor Elected
The City Council elected Kevin Schilling as mayor. The mayor is elected by the City Council to serve a two-year term.
The mayor serves as the chair of the City Council and presides at all meetings, preserving order and decorum, facilitating concise discussion, and minimizing repetitive comments. This includes following Robert’s Rules of Order. The mayor also serves as the official spokesperson for the City Council and attends agenda setting meetings every Wednesday prior to City Council meetings. The mayor is recognized as the head of the city for ceremonial purposes and by the governor for purposes of military law.
Stephanie Mora was elected by The City Council as deputy mayor. The deputy mayor is elected by the City Council every year to serve a one-year term. In the absence of the mayor, the deputy mayor carries out the duties of the mayor.
List of 2024 Proclamations Approved
After adding Nonprofit Day and Korean American Day, the City Council approved a list of proclamations they wish to issue in 2024.
Councilmembers Appointed to Local and Regional Governmental Organizations
The City Council selected who will represent the City of Burien on local and regional governmental organizations, such as the 509 Gateway Project Joint Executive Committee, Burien LEAD Policy Coordinating Group, King County Cities Climate Collaboration, and the South County Area Transportation Board. The complete list of appointments is published online.
City Manager’s Report
During the City Manager’s Report portion of the meeting, the City Manager provided the following updates:
- Recruitment for 11 advisory board positions continues and more applicants are needed.
- The Eagle Landing Park stairs have been removed, but there have been issues with individuals trespassing in a dangerous area.
- Progress is being made to establish a temporary emergency housing village. City staff are meeting with staff from King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Seattle, and the King County Executive’s office and updates are expected to be available as talks continue. Staff is currently exploring potential zoning requirements and staying in communication with Kennedy Catholic High School. Community engagement actions are being planned.
- The city manager and department directors are working with the City’s finance department to successfully “close the books” on the budget for 2023 and transition into the 2024 budget.
- Boxers representing Burien from the Benevidez Sports Boxing Gym participated in a regional event that featured athletes from across the west coast.