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.

Applications will be accepted for a two-year term for District 2 and At Large positions and a one-year term for District 1 and District 3.

District 1 is the unincorporated area east of state Route 509. District 2 is between 509 and 4th Avenue Southwest. District 3 is between 4 Avenue Southwest and 16th Avenue Southwest.

To obtain a Candidate Filing Statement or to learn more about the position contact Ronald Johnson, Chairman, Elections Committee, 206-767-3053 or visit 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 council meets on the first Thursday of the month at the North Highline Fire District Office, 1243 S.W. 112th Street. Information about the council is available by calling 767-3053 or 296-3325 or at www.northhighlineuac.org.