It’s beginning to look a lot like a political season in Maple Valley.

Three council seats will be on the ballot and candidates are lining up to run and others are deciding whether to throw their hats in the ring.

The council seats up for election are No. 6, currently held by Victoria Laise Jonas, No. 2, the incumbent is Deputy Mayor Glenn Smith and No. 4 held by Dave Pilgrim.

For position No. 6, Stanette Marie Rose has declared she will seek the position. Jonas has not officially declared she is running, but has filed with the state Public Disclosure Commission.

Smith has declared he will seek a second term.

Bill Allison has stated he will challenge Smith for the seat.

The 37-year-old Allison stated he is a 10-year resident of the area. He is married with four children.

Allison said he is running because, “it looks like we need leadership. I just want to make a difference.”

The candidate said, “leadership, transparency and accountability” are the basic elements of his campaign.

In a campaign letter delivered to The Reporter, Allison wrote, “For too long now our leadership has had its heels dug into agendas that have not allowed our community to use its growth for our benefit yet, many times it seems that they favor special interests.¬†It is time to have a vision that allows Maple Valley to catch up to its current growth and beyond.”

Jim Flynn, a former councilman who served from 1997 to 2007, said he is considering another ride on the political pony.

“I have not committed yet,” Flynn said. “I’m considering it, but I need to talk with my family.”

Flynn lost to Layne Barnes for position No. 3.

Another possible candidate looking at the arena is Erin Weaver, chair of the planning commission.

Weaver said she is “looking at it, thinking, but I’m not totally decided.”

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

Neither Weaver or Flynn have filed with the PDC or declared the seat they would seek.

Pilgrim has filed with the PDC for seat No. 4, but he could not be reached for a comment concerning a declaration.

Anyone interested in running for public office 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.

Information about filing for office can be found online at county elections Web site, www.kingcounty.gov/elections.