Burien Divorce Court: City Manager Fight Could Cost More Than Severance | Perspectives

Burien City Council, led by Mayor Sarah Moore, has launched an investigation into City Manager Adolfo Bailon’s job performance rather than simply invoking his severance clause, which would cost the city approximately $120,000. The investigation could result in substantial legal fees that may exceed the severance amount, depending on whether the council can prove willful misconduct—a high legal bar requiring evidence Bailon knowingly violated rules or harmed the city.