By Melissa Petrini Representative Lauren Davis (D‑32nd LD) has recently drawn attention for her op‑ed in the Seattle Times and a subsequent interview with The Center Square in which she expressed regret for earlier votes and described her growing concern about “soft on crime” policies. In another interview,

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Editorial published with permissions by John L. White, long-time Burien resident Burien is not the first community to experience what happens when DESC arrives. Seattle has lived with it for decades. And the pattern is always the same: 1. The Promise – Leaders frame DESC as a humane solution. They

Burien City Council Regular Meeting Date: Monday, October 20, 2025  - 5:30 p.m. Location: Burien City Hall – 400 SW 152nd Street (1st Floor) Join Virtually: bit.ly/2LAgoW0 View-Only Options: Channel 21 or Livestream  Full Agenda Oct 20, 2025 Meeting Highlights * Burien Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Update – presentation