City of Burien to focus on downtown development while considering $15 minimum wage

By Jack Mayne / Feb 25, 2020 The Burien City Council study session on Monday night (Feb. 24) saw discussion of a the city focusing its downtown redevelopment on a targeted approach on SW 152 Street and considered the possibility of a $15 an hour minimum wage. Currently only adjacent SeaTac and Seattle have such minimum wages. Councilmembers told city staff, as well as Councilmembers, to discus the feasibility of such a minimum wage with local businesses. Councilmember Kevin Schilling said he has noticed an increase of trash in the downtown area and favors the plan Craig outlined. Councilmember Cydney Moore moved to direct the city ...