Minimum wage repeal, airport expansion and KCRHA concerns top busy Burien City Council meeting

Burien City Council held a pivotal May 4, 2026 meeting where major policy decisions were made, including a move to repeal the city’s minimum wage ordinance. The council also addressed airport expansion plans and raised concerns about the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). The meeting reflected significant shifts in local governance affecting Burien residents and regional partnerships.