Burien City Council, Residents React To Countys Pitch For Puget Sound Park Plus, Take Our Poll

On December 7, Burien City Council members met with King County Deputy Executive Fred Jarrett to discuss the controversial plan to sell Puget Sound Park. The council firmly opposed the sale, viewing it as a breach of trust by King County, and reiterated their position that the park should be transferred to Burien upon annexation. Jarrett stated that the county's budget included expected revenue from the sale, which is intended to support maintenance of other parks. Councilwoman Rose Clark condemned the county's late announcement regarding the sale, questioning if it was necessary to sell the park to keep other parks operational. Jarrett emphasized that the county aims to be a good partner and accommodate both the city and county's needs.

The council decided to delay the formal annexation date, originally set for March 2, to further evaluate the implications of the park's sale. Constantine, who previously opposed the park's sale, is now constrained by past decisions made by the county council. This ongoing discussion highlights the tensions between local governance and county-level decisions regarding community assets.