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Burien annexation update, move OK’d by county
Burien took a major step forward March 30 toward annexing the southern portion of North Highline when the King County Boundary Review Board gave preliminary approval to the proposal.
The board is expected to formally approve Burien’s request on April 16 at their meeting in the Mercer Island Community Center.
“This is a historic moment,” Burien City Manager Mike Martin declared. “We have never been this far on annexation. I think we are on our way.”
If formally approved by the boundary board, an election will be held in the proposed annexation area on Aug. 18.
If voters pass the proposal, Burien staffers will prepare for annexation and welcome the new residents in March 2010, according to Martin.
Before the vote, Burien will hold several public meetings in North Highline. The next one is scheduled April 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Hilltop Elementary, 12250 24th Ave. S.
Other open houses are set for May 19 from 6:30- 8 p.m. at Salmon Creek School, 614 S.W. 120th St. and June 16 from 6-7:15 p.m. at Southern Heights Elementary School, 11249 14th Ave. S.
“We’re trying to do everything we can,” Martin added. “We want a big vote.”
