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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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Community Invited to Participate in Conversation about Tenant Protections
Posted on: February 15, 2019
Community Invited to Participate in Conversation about Tenant Protections
The community is invited to share their vision of how safe, quality, habitable, and affordable housing looks like in Burien, and how potential tenant protections could affect both renters and landlord...
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Sea-Tac Airport, Tenant Protections, Human Trafficking
Posted on: February 01, 2019
Sea-Tac Airport, Tenant Protections, Human Trafficking
Council discussed several resolutions regarding impacts of Burien’s proximity to Sea-Tac Airport, issued a proclamation against human trafficking, and received an update on an upcoming discussion of t...
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King County District Court and City of Burien Partner to Bring Innovative, Problem-solving Court to South King County
Posted on: January 15, 2019
King County District Court and City of Burien Partner to Bring Innovative, Problem-solving Court to South King County
NEWS RELEASE: King County District Court and the City of Burien are collaborating to implement a “community court” in Burien. Scheduled to launch February 25, 2019, the alternative, problem-solving co...
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Plastic Bag Ban, Sea-Tac Airport, Deputy Mayor Election
Posted on: January 08, 2019
Plastic Bag Ban, Sea-Tac Airport, Deputy Mayor Election
Council debated the election of a new deputy mayor and discussed issues related to Sea-Tac International Airport. Council also adopted an ordinance to restrict the use and sale of single-use plastic b...
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