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WHCC Governance Taskforce (2005)

The Governance Task Force

King County and the 15 member West Hill Governance task force were charged with examining future governance options for the community, including annexation to a neighboring city, remaining unincorporated, or incorporating as a new city . The group analyzed these options and presented its assessment and recommendations to the West Hill community during 2005.

Member Profiles

There were 15 members on the Task Force. They represented residents, employers, and business owners in the West Hill Community.

Paul Berry – At Large
Sylvia Bushnell, co-chair – At Large
Celeste DaVault - WHCC
Annie Dukes - GSBA
Mark Fitzgerald – KCFD #20
Dave Pardey – GSBA
Kathleen Royer, co-chair - WHCC
Brian Skaggs - SLIC
Don Sorenson – Skyway Water/Sewer
Kirsten Willhelm - WHCC
Mr. Torkelson - SLIC
Dian Ferguson – At Large
Sandra Oellien – GSBA
Bonita Thomas – WHCC

Meeting Schedule

The task Force met the 4th Wednesday of every month (2005) unless announced once month in advance. The meetings were held at The District 20 Fire Station Training Facility: (map)

12424 76th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98178

King County Annexation Website

Meeting notes and agendas are posted on the King County site. Read all about King County ’s annexation goals.

http://www.metrokc.gov/exec/annexinit/

On October 18^th, 2005, a recommendation was made to the community. Please see the attached report from Berk & Associates and the presentation given at the public meeting.

Governance Options Report

Presentation – A Path to the Future

More Governance Task Force Documents

PDF and Word Documents

What if West Hill Were To. . . Annex to Renton?

Annexation Methods

FAQ regarding West Hill annexation

What if West Hill Were To. . . Annex to Seattle?

What if West Hill Were To. . . Incorporate?

What if West Hill Were To. . . Remain Unincorporated?

Minority Position

Minority Position by Paul Berry (in opposition to annexation)