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Tensions build in Burien as sanctuary ordinance heads to voters

KUOW | By Andy Hurst,

Bill Radke

Published August 8, 2017 at 1:16 PM AKDT

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The Burien City Council. (Back row) Councilmember Debi Wagner, Councilmember Austin Bell, Councilmember Stephen Armstrong, Councilmember Bob Edgar. (Front row) Mayor Lucy Krakowiak, Deputy Mayor Nancy Tosta, Councilmember Lauren Berkowitz.

Bill Radke talks with Craig Keller and Pedro Olguin about a Burien city ordinance meant to protect immigrants. The ordinance makes it illegal for city employees to ask residents about their immigration status.

On Monday, the Burien City Council voted to put Ordinance 651 up to a public vote this November.

Keller is a West Seattle resident and founder of the group Respect Washington. Olguin is a Burien resident and City Council candidate.