Erin Weaver running for Maple Valley City Council

Another City Council race has drawn a candidate who is ready and willing to run.

Erin Weaver has stated she will jump into the ring for Position No. 4, currently held by Councilman Dave Pilgrim.

Weaver was appointed to the council in 2003 and lost a bid for seat No. 7 to Councilwoman Linda Johnson.

Pilgrim said he is planning to run, but he has not officially placed his name in the ring.

Weaver stated in a press release she is seeking the seat, "because I believe we need renewed vision and leadership. While there are many things right about the our city, there are other areas where the city has veered off course."

Weaver is the chair of the planning commission and liaison to the Economic Development Committee.

She describes herself as a "community advocate and activist."

Weaver said the challenges ahead for the city includes transportation improvements, and "responsible planning for Summit Place," also know as the Donut Hole.

Summit Place is a 156-acre site being purchased by Yarrow Bay from King County for $51 million located near 228th Avenue Southeast and Souteast 272nd Street. The city is in the process of annexing the development. The mix of residential and commercial and the impact on the community will be a hot topic on the council and for the election.

Weaver said she has three children in Tahoma schools, and she is "an enthusiastic supporter, serving on the Tahoma Community Relations Committee and VOTE advocacy group."

The candidate said she can be contacted by e-mail at weaverlake@mac.com or (425)432-4767.

Candidates must file with the King County Elections by June 5. Candidates can file in person June 1-5 at the elections office or online or they can file via mail beginning May 18.

The primary election is Aug. 18 and the general election is Nov. 3.

Contact Covington Reporter Regional Editor Dennis Box at dbox@maplevalleyreporter.com or 425-432-1209 ext. 5050.

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