Information from the City of Burien

The Burien City Council voted on April 20, 2026, to appoint Bob Larson as interim city manager. Larson’s first day with the City will be Tuesday, April 28.

An experienced municipal manager who has served in senior management positions in local government since 1986, Larson previously served the Cities of Snoqualmie and Gig Harbor before retiring in 2021. Since then, he has served in interim city manager roles most recently for the Cities of Newcastle and North Bend.

“I am excited to join the Burien city organization at this pivotal time to support Mayor Moore, Deputy Mayor Garcia and the city council,” said Larson. “I’m looking forward to working with the staff leadership team pursuing and achieving council's objectives”.

Larson is a past-president of the Washington City-County Manager Association (WCCMA). He also served on the board of directors of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), Sound Cities Association (SCA), and Northeast King County Regional Public Safety Communication Agency (NORCOM).

Larson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Studies, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Urban and Regional Studies with an emphasis in city management.

City of Burien Public Works Director Rod Steitzer will continue to carry out the duties of acting city manager until Larson joins the City.