Burien sues King County, sheriff’s office for not enforcing camping ban

The King County Sheriff’s Office filed a motion to block the camping ban in mid-March.

BURIEN, Wash. — In what has become an increasingly antagonistic back-and-forth, the city of Burien has filed a lawsuit against King County and the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) over its refusal to enforce the city’s camping ban.

The city argues that KCSO violates the Interlocal Agreement between Burien and King County by not enforcing Burien’s public camping ban.

In early March, the Burien City Council approved an amendment to its existing ordinance that would create more limitations for people experiencing homelessness in the city. The amendment, approved by

→ Continue reading at King 5

Similar Articles

Advertisment

Most Popular