The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council is seeking applicants for an open at-large council position.

Candidates must be 18 years and older, a resident of the area, a business/property owner in the area or an official employed representative of a nonprofit in the area.

To obtain a candidate filing statement or to learn more about the open position contact Heidi Johnson, 931-0849, or visit our web site for more information and to download a form at: www.northhighlineuac.org.

Filing deadline is March 8 and the selection of the candidate will be March 15 at the regular meeting of the council.

The council represents residents and business/property owners of the North Highline unincorporated area in their dealings with King County and surrounding cities. Some of the issues of concern include annexation/incorporation, zoning/rezoning, parks, human services, surface water management, land use, transportation/ roads/ Metro issues, drug houses, public safety and projects to improve the quality or delivery of county services.

The council is comprised of 13 members representing the communities of Beverly Park, Boulevard Park, Glendale, Riverton Heights, Salmon Creek, Shorewood, South Park, Top Hat and White Center. The area is divided into four legislative districts with two representatives from each district. The five remaining council members serve as representatives of the community at large.

The North Highline Council meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the North Highline Fire District Office, 1243 SW 112th Street. Information about the council is available by calling 931-0849 or at www.northhighlineuac.org.