Election season opens up as 12 Burien City Council candidates file to run for 4 positions

The 2025 Burien City Council election features twelve candidates competing for four open positions, including three incumbents. The Primary Election is scheduled for August 5, with the top two candidates from each position moving on to the General Election on November 4. Incumbents Hugo Garcia, Sarah Moore, and Stephanie Mora emphasize their commitments to community engagement, affordable housing, and public safety. Newcomers like Jessica Ivey and Sam Méndez seek to bring fresh perspectives, focusing on transparency and housing affordability. The election comes as Burien faces critical challenges, making voter engagement essential.

The B-Town Blog will reach out to candidates for their governing plans, priorities, and solutions to local issues. Candidate responses will be published to assist voters in making informed decisions. The election's outcome could significantly impact the council's approach to pressing community matters.