The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council is seeking applicants for council positions.  Candidates must be 18 years and older, a resident of the area, and/or a business/property owner in the area or an official representative of a non-profit in the area.

The council represents residents and business/property owners of the North Highline Unincorporated Area in their dealings with King County and surrounding cities. Some issues of concern include human services, parks, public safety, roads, annexation, land use and projects to improve the quality or delivery of county services.

The council is comprised of 13 members representing the communities of White Center, Top Hat, Boulevard Park, Shorewood, Salmon Creek, Beverly Park, Glendale, Riverton Heights and South Park. 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.

To obtain a Candidate Filing Statement or to learn more about the open positions contact Christine Waldman cwaldman@northhighlineuac.org  Filing deadline is 6 p.m. on April 6, 2009.

The North Highline Council meets 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the North Highline Fire District Office, 1243 S.W. 112th St.