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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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Outgoing Councilmembers Krystal Marx, Pedro Olguin, and Nancy Tosta to Be Honored
Posted on: November 24, 2021
Outgoing Councilmembers Krystal Marx, Pedro Olguin, and Nancy Tosta to Be Honored
On December 6, 2021, the community is invited to a virtual reception honoring the service and dedication of Burien Deputy Mayor Krystal Marx and Councilmembers Pedro Olguin and Nancy Tosta....
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Plan Lays Out Strategies for Burien To Reach Carbon Neutrality By 2050 And Increase Community Resiliency
Posted on: November 23, 2021
Plan Lays Out Strategies for Burien To Reach Carbon Neutrality By 2050 And Increase Community Resiliency
The Burien City Council adopted Burien’s first community-level Climate Action Plan on November 15, 2021. Implementation of the plan will occur over time, with actions beginning in 2022. Short-term act...
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Utility Tax Relief Program Expands to More Burien Residents, More Utility Services
Posted on: November 17, 2021
Utility Tax Relief Program Expands to More Burien Residents, More Utility Services
The City of Burien is announcing that applications are now open for the City’s utility tax relief program. The Burien City Council adopted Ordinance 782, expanding the types of utility taxes eligible ...
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"It’s a Wonderful Burien" Event Series Encourages Community to Celebrate Local
Posted on: November 12, 2021
"It’s a Wonderful Burien" Event Series Encourages Community to Celebrate Local
It’s a Wonderful Burien event series encourages community to “celebrate local”....
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