Karen L. Ruzicka of Summit Hill will seek the Democratic nomination for Summit Hill Borough Council in the May 19 primary election.

An 18-year resident of Summit Hill, Ruzicka has been married to George Ruzicka for 22 years and has a 20-year-old daughter, Jacinda, who attends Albright College.The candidate is a graduate of Lehighton Area High School and has an associate degree in criminal justice. She is currently a business owner in Summit Hill, owning The Hairzone Salon and All Star Beer Inc.Karen believes her education and business experience will benefit the borough of Summit Hill.She is a member of the Summit Hill American Legion, St. Gabriels Italian Club, Secretary of the Summit Hill Girls Softball Association and volunteers for Harmony Scholars PVHS.