What’s on the agenda at the first North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting of 2016

January 3rd, 2016 at 10:01 am Posted in North Highline UAC, White Center news | 3 Comments »

Thursday, you’re invited to the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council‘s first meeting of the year. Announced by NHUAC president Barbara Dobkin:

Join NHUAC for an Informative and Important Community Conversation:

When: Thursday, January 7, @ 7 pm
Where: North Highline Fire Station (1243 SW 112th Street)

MARIJUANA: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THE HEALTH AND FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY?

We will have a panel discussion with our guest speakers:

· 34th Legislative Representatives: Joe Fitzgibbon and Eileen Cody
· Laura Hitchcock, Project Manager: Office of King County Executive/Performance, Strategy, & Budget

What impact will the licensing of multiple marijuana stores have in North Highline? Is this consistent with King County’s Equity & Social Justice Initiative?

Plan on attending and share your opinions.

For more information see: northhighlineuac.org or email: bdobkin@northhighlineuac.org

North Highline currently has three licensed recreational-marijuana stores open, one in downtown White Center, two in Top Hat.


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3 Responses to “What’s on the agenda at the first North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting of 2016”

  1. North Highline Unincorporated Area Council Says:
    January 3rd, 2016 at 10:46 am

    It is also important to note that a marijuana processing facility is in the process of opening in the building just to the south of the marijuana store on 1st Ave in Top Hat – and unlike other jurisdictions that have enacted “buffer zones” and limits to the number of marijuana stores that can be licensed, King County has no just regulations for its unincorporated areas. This means that there is no limit to the number of marijuana stores that can be licensed in White Center/North Highline – as well as the unincorporated community of West Hill/Skyway – We would like to hear from you – so please plan on attending – See you there!

  2. RickB Says:
    January 4th, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    Hi NHUAC,
    I’m interested in hearing about the specific concerns about these businesses. I would think small, locally-owned businesses, providing jobs in their neighborhoods, would be a good thing, no? What am I missing?

  3. Liz Says:
    January 5th, 2016 at 10:37 am

    RickB, this is an opportunity for our community to discuss the pros and cons. Hope you will join us!

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