Burbank, Washington
Census-designated place in the United States in Walla Walla County · Not an incorporated municipality
About Burbank
Burbank is a census-designated place (CDP) in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States, where the Snake River meets the Columbia. As of the 2020 census, Burbank had a population of 3,499. Named for Luther Burbank, the city is located just east of Pasco and Kennewick, across the Snake and Columbia Rivers, respectively. Burbank is part of the Tri-Cities, WA urban area, despite being located in the Walla Walla metropolitan area (which includes all of Walla Walla and Columbia counties).
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How Burbank is governed
Burbank appears to be an unincorporated community or a census-designated place, so it may have no city government of its own — services usually come from Walla Walla County and its elected officials. The chart below is a generic template; readers can correct it if Burbank does have local officials.
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Residents of Burbank
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 3,303 in 2000 to 3,499 in 2020 (+5.9%).
Show the numbers
| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 3,499 |
| 2010 | 3,291 |
| 2000 | 3,303 |
History
Originally home to the Walla Walla tribe, who lived at the confluence of the Snake and the Columbia rivers.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed through the location October 16, 1805 on their way to the Pacific Ocean.
A town was founded in 1907 along the river. It was named by the Northern Pacific Railway for Burbank Power & Water Company, which had been named for the famous horticulturist Luther Burbank.
A bridge built in 1921 over the Snake River connected the community with Pasco. This bridge burned in 1949, and was rebuilt in 1952.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Burbank has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
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