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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

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Sides with City of Burien on Challenge to Flight Path Changes

Posted on: December 05, 2019

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Sides with City of Burien on Challenge to Flight Path Changes

On November 27, 2019, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in favor of the City of Burien in Burien’s lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) arising from the FAA’s c...

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Closing at 4:30 P.M. Gives Burien Permit Staff More Time to Complete Paperwork

Posted on: December 05, 2019

Closing at 4:30 P.M. Gives Burien Permit Staff More Time to Complete Paperwork

The City of Burien is changing the permit center hours to 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. starting January 2, 2020. ...

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2020 Census and Urban Center Plan

Posted on: November 26, 2019

2020 Census and Urban Center Plan

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

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New Tax Rates, Impact of I-976, Accessory Dwelling Units, Climate Action, Animal Code

Posted on: November 20, 2019

New Tax Rates, Impact of I-976, Accessory Dwelling Units, Climate Action, Animal Code

Council approved minor increases to commercial parking tax, surface water management fees, and property tax. Council also discussed climate change, impact of I-976, accessory dwelling units, and updat...

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Featured Events

Empty Bowls

Date: January 31, 2020@

When: January 31, 2020, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4–8 p.m.

Fundraiser for area food banks. ...

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Moshier Holiday Pottery Sale

Date: December 07, 2019@

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Moshier Community Art Center

Moshier Holiday Pottery Sale

Find hundreds of items such as mugs, bowls, serving dishes, casseroles, garden art, jewelry, planters, and more at the annual Mosh...

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Family Fun Run: Winter Edition

Date: December 06, 2019@

5:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. at Town Square Park

Family Fun Run: Winter Edition

FREE Scavenger hunt style event for runners and walkers of all ages! ...

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4:30PM - 6:00PM/

400 SW 152nd St, 3rd Floor Miller Creek Conference Room, Burien, WA 98166

Human Services Commision

7:00PM - 8:30PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98166

Planning Commission

7:30AM - 9:00AM/

City Hall, 400 SW 152nd St., Suite 300, Burien, WA 98166

Business and Economic Development Partnership

7:00PM - 10:00PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98166

City Council Regular Meeting

6:00PM - 7:30PM/

Burien Community Center, Chelsea Room, 14700 6th Ave SW, 98166

Burien Airport Committee

6:30PM - 8:00PM/

Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Christmas Holiday

6:30PM - 8:00PM/

Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166

Arts Commission

7:00PM - 8:30PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98201

Planning Commission

7:30AM - 9:00AM/

City Hall, 400 SW 152nd St., Suite 300, Burien, WA 98166

Business and Economic Development Partnership

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