Age: 53

Schooling: Kent-Meridian High School; Advancing Leadership; numerous management, leadership and business-related classes.

How long in Federal Way: Over 28 years in Federal Way.

Family members: Husband of 34 years Byron; daughter Madeline, a freshman at Mount Rainier

Lutheran High School.

Hobbies: Reading, travel, volunteer activities, spending time with my family and friends and cheering on my daughter at her various sports, music and drama events.

Relevant commissions/offices held: Federal Way Rotary, Community Service Committee member; Gala auction committee; secretary on the Executive Board Light of Christ Lutheran Church; director of Human Care Ministry; board member, Light of Christ Community Garden; chair, Light of Christ Preschool Board; governing board member, secretary, Concordia Lutheran School and Mount Rainier Lutheran High School; board member, Mount Rainier Lutheran High School; vice president and president, Parent/Teacher League – Concordia .

Top 3 items I want constituents to know about me: 1. I am a fiscal conservative. I believe city government has a responsibility to be judicious in collecting and spending taxpayers’ money. I am committed to represent our citizens in holding the line on spending — we need to ensure we get a tangible return on the investments we make in our community.

2. I really care about people and am passionate about service.

Our community is blessed with dedicated individuals and organizations working together to solve problems such as homelessness and hunger. It is a privilege to be a part of this strong volunteer base.

3. I have a unique combination of business and volunteer experience.

Contact: Byron Hiller at 206-718-2715; Julie Hiller at 253-297-7709; www.juliehiller.com