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May 22, 2026

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council approves support for Opportunity Zones

The Council unanimously approved a letter of support for the Department of Commerce Opportunity Zone applications, placed Ordinance No. 892 (repealing/amending the Burien minimum wage) on the next meeting’s consent agenda (4-3), confirmed the consent agenda including vouchers and minutes, adopted proclamations for Provider Appreciation Day and Public Works Week, and recessed to an executive session on potential litigation.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council approved the consent agenda including voucher/payroll payments and Ordinance No. 894 recognizing external funding and amending the 2025–2026 biennial budget. Council heard a Q1 preliminary budget update, directed staff to return with options to establish a Transportation Commission, and approved the proposed list of proclamations for 2026. The council authorized staff to draft an ordinance repealing chapter 5.15 (minimum wage) and prepare a supplemental minimum wage ordinance with two clarifying amendments (motion passed 4–3). After executive sessions on litigation and personnel, the council appointed Bob Larson as Interim City Manager, subject to contract negotiation.

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