THE CITY COUNCIL FINALLY COMMITTED TO INCREASING POLICE PRESENCE AND WE WON!!! THANK YOU TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO STOOD WITH OUR LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS TO DEMAND A SAFER BURIEN!! NOW WE KEEP WATCH TO ENSURE THESE PROMISES BECOME REALITY ON OUR STREETS!!
July 5, 2021
Final supporters
To the Members of the Burien City Council:
As Burien residents, we stand behind Dan House and the other Burien business owners asking what, specifically, the Council proposes to do to help our local businesses operate safely? Given the recent increase in criminal activity described in his open letter, it is shocking to learn that “Burien is lowest in officers per 1,000 people in all South King County.” Clearly, our community is underserved when it comes to policing.
Many of us have lived in Burien long enough to witness firsthand the transformation that made The Tin Room our beloved neighborhood hangout and that, over the past 15 years, has resulted in an array of businesses and services so complete that we don’t need to take our spending money to Seattle. And we take immeasurable pride in knowing that Burien has become a popular destination for visitors and an increasingly desirable community for newcomers to the region.
Enhancing public safety through effective policing was the first stated objective in the City of Burien’s Strategic Plan for 2017-2020. It seems that this goal has not been met to the satisfaction of our local businesses. We ask that the Council address this issue transparently and publicly as these businesses gradually reopen to full capacity.
Dan House and the other business owners have given us so many reasons to be thankful for living in Burien. They have also, no doubt, given their blood, sweat and tears. We, the citizens of Burien, ask that you listen to these business owners and ensure that they have the support and protection they need to thrive in our community.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 10, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
April 8, 2021
130 Comments
We witness businesses being harassed every time we go to downtown Burien. The City worked so hard to grow and attract businesses and it will go back to vacant buildings if this continues. The City Council needs to start serving our City instead of trying to follow Seattle.
I have lived and worked in Burien my entire life. I and my family have watched the crime and drug scene escalate. We need to protect our small businesses and keep people here. This can only happen if the community is safe.
While shopping in downtown Burien an incident happened where one of my family members accidently stepped in human feces outside a store. It was disgusting and horrifying. I grew up here, and I can't believe what is happening to our city.
Burien's business owners are expressing the same sentiment as the local residents. We want to know our community is safe, and to have a strong visible police presence to help us maintain a positive family atmosphere.
Burien City Council, please vote consistent with Burien residents' opinions and not follow the failed efforts by the City of Seattle. Some of us moved from Seattle to avoid the consequences of their outrageous decisions!
The Burien City Council is out of touch with the Burien residents and Burien businesses.Several of the council members have their own personal agendas for why they are doing some of this junk but it is not because they are representing Burien residents or what is best for the city. They need to be voted out of office or they need to resign. Pedro should have been gone months ago. If he had any honor, he would have resigned. These council members desperately want to be just like Seattle. Crime is increasing in Burien and the residents and businesses know when they are getting ripped off. The data reported in the police study files is clearly under-reported.This DESC homeless housing will bring more illegal drugs and drug dealers into the city. Everywhere in Seattle where one of these DESC places is put in, crime goes up. Danny, thank you for speaking out. We need your voice.
We need to support our Burien businesses!
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THE CITY COUNCIL FINALLY COMMITTED TO INCREASING POLICE PRESENCE AND WE WON!!! THANK YOU TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO STOOD WITH OUR LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS TO DEMAND A SAFER BURIEN!! NOW WE KEEP WATCH TO ENSURE THESE PROMISES BECOME REALITY ON OUR STREETS!!
July 5, 2021
Final supporters
To the Members of the Burien City Council:
As Burien residents, we stand behind Dan House and the other Burien business owners asking what, specifically, the Council proposes to do to help our local businesses operate safely? Given the recent increase in criminal activity described in his open letter, it is shocking to learn that “Burien is lowest in officers per 1,000 people in all South King County.” Clearly, our community is underserved when it comes to policing.
Many of us have lived in Burien long enough to witness firsthand the transformation that made The Tin Room our beloved neighborhood hangout and that, over the past 15 years, has resulted in an array of businesses and services so complete that we don’t need to take our spending money to Seattle. And we take immeasurable pride in knowing that Burien has become a popular destination for visitors and an increasingly desirable community for newcomers to the region.
Enhancing public safety through effective policing was the first stated objective in the City of Burien’s Strategic Plan for 2017-2020. It seems that this goal has not been met to the satisfaction of our local businesses. We ask that the Council address this issue transparently and publicly as these businesses gradually reopen to full capacity.
Dan House and the other business owners have given us so many reasons to be thankful for living in Burien. They have also, no doubt, given their blood, sweat and tears. We, the citizens of Burien, ask that you listen to these business owners and ensure that they have the support and protection they need to thrive in our community.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 10, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
April 8, 2021
130 Comments
I do most of my shopping and errands in Burien. I used to let my kids go to the dollar store while I grabbed a few items at grocery outlet. No longer. If we are in Burien my kids cannot leave my side. I am constantly on guard. The businesses (and the moms and the kids) of Burien Deserve better.
We witness businesses being harassed every time we go to downtown Burien. The City worked so hard to grow and attract businesses and it will go back to vacant buildings if this continues. The City Council needs to start serving our City instead of trying to follow Seattle.
I have lived and worked in Burien my entire life. I and my family have watched the crime and drug scene escalate. We need to protect our small businesses and keep people here. This can only happen if the community is safe.
While shopping in downtown Burien an incident happened where one of my family members accidently stepped in human feces outside a store. It was disgusting and horrifying. I grew up here, and I can't believe what is happening to our city.
Burien's business owners are expressing the same sentiment as the local residents. We want to know our community is safe, and to have a strong visible police presence to help us maintain a positive family atmosphere.
Burien City Council, please vote consistent with Burien residents' opinions and not follow the failed efforts by the City of Seattle. Some of us moved from Seattle to avoid the consequences of their outrageous decisions!
The Burien City Council is out of touch with the Burien residents and Burien businesses.Several of the council members have their own personal agendas for why they are doing some of this junk but it is not because they are representing Burien residents or what is best for the city. They need to be voted out of office or they need to resign. Pedro should have been gone months ago. If he had any honor, he would have resigned. These council members desperately want to be just like Seattle. Crime is increasing in Burien and the residents and businesses know when they are getting ripped off. The data reported in the police study files is clearly under-reported.This DESC homeless housing will bring more illegal drugs and drug dealers into the city. Everywhere in Seattle where one of these DESC places is put in, crime goes up. Danny, thank you for speaking out. We need your voice.
We need to support our Burien businesses!
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I do most of my shopping and errands in Burien. I used to let my kids go to the dollar store while I grabbed a few items at grocery outlet. No longer. If we are in Burien my kids cannot leave my side. I am constantly on guard. The businesses (and the moms and the kids) of Burien Deserve better.