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Citizen of the Year
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Citizen of the Year 2021
Every year, the Burien City Council honors community members who make outstanding contributions to our community by presenting…
Citizen of the Year: Roxana Pardo Garcia
Comunidad, comida, and celebración Alimentando al Pueblo was founded in May 2020 as a response to the COVID-19…
Citizen of the Year: Don and Charlotte Berg
“We’re like family” Don and Charlotte Berg are at Transform Burien most days. You can find them in…
2020 Citizens of the Year
The decision to select a citizen of the year was difficult. Council evaluated eight nominations and because the…
Strengthening Highline’s Connection to History
Cyndi Upthegrove Named Citizen of the Year In 1993, the same year Burien incorporated as a city, a…
Citizen of the Year: Para los Niños
Sixteen years ago, Lupita Torrez was struggling to navigate the Highline School District. “I was lonely and for…
Former Teacher and Business Owner Inspires Students to Reach their Full Potential
The City Council voted unanimously at the March 6 Burien City Council meeting to name both Cripe and Meyers-Wenger as the 2017 Citizens of the Year.