Hello from Mayor Sarah, In a recent call with a fellow Councilmember, we discussed the timeline for getting new ideas and actions in front of the council.

Really proud to be represented by @cm-sarah-moore.bsky.social www.seattletimes.com/opinion/port...

Here's what cities have to say about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport expansion | Op-Ed

Three mayors of cities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport write that their needs go unheard as the airport expansion moves forward.

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Trees and Fees and Policies and Appointees: Burien City Council meeting Tomorrow, October 12th, 5:30 PM. Read more here: mailchi.mp/54f8b4e94238... Please pardon the atrocious near rhyme. Our meeting includes a range of serious topics:

Hello from Mayor Sarah, As Mayor in a Council-Manager city, I am rarely or never a sole decision maker. Decisions either fall within the purview of staff, or they are council decisions arrived at by a vote.

Hello from Mayor Sarah, Back from summer recess, Burien Council is jumping right in with one of the densest agendas I’ve seen since I took office in 2022. Grab some snacks, & prepare to delve into topics great & small, that impact the lives & wellbeing of our community: mailchi.mp/78fce5549069...

The Burien City Council will have a Special Meeting tonight at 6pm! We will welcome new CM Patricia Hudson and have our (rescheduled) study session on the budget. Read about the full agenda here: mailchi.mp/10dd213d6b75...

Hello from Mayor Sarah, The agenda for Monday’s meeting is short, but touches on issues that are critical to Burien. We will hear reports on utilities and city budget, both of which impact the financial bottom line for Burien and its residents.

Hello from Mayor Sarah, I just got back from the 2026 Local Progress Convening in Baltimore, a national meeting of progressive city, county and school board leaders. (For those keeping track, I paid for this conference out of pocket.)

Hello from Mayor Sarah, Fireworks are illegal in Burien. This is a quick reminder that not only do fireworks frighten pets, wildlife, & many people, they also cause fires, and they have destroyed schools and residences, damaged parks, ignited trees, and caused injury and death to people.

Hello from Mayor Sarah, I look at this meeting agenda, and I see the many ways Burien partners, celebrates, engages, is touched by or feels the impacts of the world outside our city. burienwa.civicweb.net/document/220...

Hello from Mayor Sarah, Last Monday was the first in a month that did not have some kind of Council Meeting, & I have enjoyed the brief break to spend more time on my garden & with my family. Over the weekend, my two grown kids and several of their friends came over to sample ice cream & toppings.

One of the major agenda items for Monday is Ordinance No. 892, Repealing and Amending the Burien Minimum Wage. burienwa.civicweb.net/document/219...

Hello from Mayor Sarah, At Monday’s meeting, we will formally welcome Bob Larson as Burien’s interim city manager. Bob started on 4/28 and is rapidly familiarizing himself with city issues. Bob was selected (by unanimous vote) to serve as our interim city manager because of his vast experience...

Hello from Mayor Sarah, Monday’s meeting will be a study session with two topics: to review and make recommendations about the council rules of order, and to review our current budget status and discuss possible ways to improve it. Read the full agenda here: burienwa.civicweb.net/document/219...

This week's agenda has a lot to process! I hope you'll read my full newsletter on the agenda, here: mailchi.mp/603d70252156...

Hello from Mayor Sarah, In late 2024, Burien City Council passed a minimum wage ordinance, giving the city its first official minimum wage above the state minimum.

Welcome to Burien! Got a chance to Welcome 40 new families to their habitat for humanity homes! Thank you @habitatforhumanity.bsky.social Corporate partners, Current and former Commissioners, City Staff, & Councilmember’s but more importantly thank you to the families who chose Burien for Home

Burien, We've heard your concerns and want your feedback on the North of NERA zoning project. I hope you'll consider attending this community meeting I'll be hosting on Tuesday, April 14th from 5pm to 7pm.

Hello from Mayor Sarah, This week’s agenda is short, and highly focused on interviewing and selecting representatives for our Planning Commission and Airport Committee: mailchi.mp/a12457e074b5...

Hello from Mayor Sarah, Burien’s new board and commission appointees will begin their tenures in April, so the month of March is a busy time for interviewing candidates. Read my full update here: mailchi.mp/1d7671774092...

Hello from Mayor Sarah, Ramadan Mubarak to those observing, and Happy Lunar New Year! This week’s meeting includes part of the process for setting council and Burien up for the next few years - us14.campaign-archive.com?e=__test_ema...

For fellow 34th District residents (parts of Burien, White Center, West Seattle and Vashon — our legislators are having a town hall this coming Monday at 6:00pm www.youtube.com/live/StyQWs9... Reps Thomas and Fitzgibbon and Senator Alvarez will be there!

Alex@alexh666.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Of note, they recommend passing @organizewithshaun.bsky.social ‘s Well Washington tax, echoing the hugely successful Jumpstart tax in Seattle but statewide. Many of your legislators are having town halls this weekend/week. It’s a good time to show up and check in with them!

Hello from Mayor Sarah, This week’s meeting begins with 2 proclamations celebrating Burien as a diverse community whose strength is in the people of every race, religion, nationality who contribute to our beautiful city, as residents, workers, students, or visitors. mailchi.mp/cf253ebfdd77...

Good write up on recent vote from our last council meeting related to comp plan amendments related to density in specific neighborhoods

The Urbanist@theurbanist.org · 9mo ago

NEW STORY // New Burien Council Takes Potential Neighborhood-wide Downzones Off the Table Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/30/n...

These students are learning how to speak up, organize, and participate in democracy skills that matter in a healthy community. As leaders, our responsibility is to listen, keep lines of communication open, and ensure our schools remain safe spaces for learning, dialogue, and growth. ✊🏾🙌🏾👏🏾

Today, students at our local high schools participated in a walkout to make their voices heard about ICE immigration separating families and taking parents away from from school friends Whether we agree or disagree with the message its important to recognize that civic engagement often starts young

NEW STORY // New Burien Council Takes Potential Neighborhood-wide Downzones Off the Table Story by Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/30/n...

New Burien Council Takes Potential Neighborhood-wide Downzones Off the Table » The Urbanist

# The close vote earlier this week was a strong signal of a change in direction for Burien, which saw a 5-2 moderate council majority flip to a 4-3 progressive one last November.

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Council Updates for the February 2nd Study Session on the city budget: mailchi.mp/550bb1d51801...

I'm still learning and refining my role as Mayor and hope to improve with each meeting! Thank you @hugo4burien.bsky.social for the kind encouragement.

DMHugoInBurien@hugo4burien.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Had our longest council meeting of the new year 7+ hours. executive Session getting summaries from staff and Voting on human services funding and comp plan amendments related to housing density. smoothest 7+ hours council meeting of the last 4 years. Nice job @cm-sarah-moore.bsky.social

At the Jan 12th meeting, my fellow Councilmembers selected me to serve as Mayor for the next 2 years. We are a council-manager city, so being Mayor does not give me sweeping, different powers, but will add an additional set of duties. CM @hugo4burien.bsky.social was selected as Deputy Mayor.