Thousands of Burien voters sign petition to raise minimum wage even further

People who support the wage increase said it will make Burien competitive with Tukwila and SeaTac – nearby cities with minimum wage hovering around $20 per hour.

BURIEN, Wash. — According to those advocating the change, thousands of Burien voters have signed a petition to amend a new minimum wage ordinance they believe does not go far enough. 

The city will see its minimum wage increase by $3 above the state minimum wage in January. 

“I hope it sends a message that we want workers to be able to live here,” said Hugo Garcia, Burien city council member. 

Garcia said he has the backing of 6,000 Burien residents, in

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