There will be a special three day filing period, April 26 to 28, for the upcoming North Highline Unincorporated Area Council election to be held on May 20, 2010. Applications will be accepted for a two year term for Dist 2 and At Large positions and a one year term for Dist 1 and Dist 3. Dist 1 is the unincorporated area east of highway 509. District 2 is between 509 and 4th Ave SW. Dist 3 is between 4 Ave SW and 16th Ave SW. To obtain a Candidate Filing Statement or to learn more about the position contact Ronald Johnson, Chairman, Elections Committee, (206) 767-3053 or visit our website: www.northhighlineuac.org.

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, 3rd runway, adult entertainment, 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 at-large representatives of the community.

The North Highline Council meets on the first Thursday of the month at the North Highline Fire District Office, 1243 SW 112th Street. Information about the council is available by calling 767-3053 or 296-3325 or on their website: www.northhighlineuac.org.