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Burien City Council received a Civic Award for outreach to the local Hispanic community during a meeting on June 15. The council discussed fireworks safety amid fire risks, ongoing sewage repairs on Ambaum Boulevard, and potential membership in the Cascade Agenda City initiative. They also approved funding for a speaker on women in leadership, while passing a reduced budget amendment.
Burien City Council decided against using Puget Sound Park for low-income housing, citing community opposition. The council also approved a $195,000 budget for sidewalk and street projects, aiming to enhance local infrastructure and create jobs. An annexation vote is scheduled for August 18, 2009, as the city explores its zoning restrictions.
Dow Constantine has officially launched his campaign for King County Executive, expressing his commitment to a transparent selection process for an interim executive following Ron Sims' potential nomination to the Obama administration. With a history on the Metropolitan King County Council since 2002, Constantine emphasizes the importance of addressing the challenging budget ahead and is proud of Burien's recent growth. The only other candidate announced for the position is fellow Council member Larry Phillips.
Voters in West Seattle must mail or drop off their ballots for the Special Election on February 3rd. The election features candidates for Director of Elections, including David Irons and Sherril Huff. Ballots can be tracked via a new service from King County Elections.