The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board is hosting its annual election of board members. The election will occur by mail-in ballot only. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters and must be received by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods by Tuesday, November 1, 2022.  Voters are encouraged to return their ballots early to ensure they are received by the November 1 deadline.

Three board positions are up for election:

• Position #3 for Resident
• Position #6 for Property Owner or Business Person
• Position #7 for Property Owner

There are three candidates seeking Position #6 for Property Owner or Business Person:

• Mark Durall: Olympic Athletic Club
• Richard Hiner: Richard Hiner Architects
• Patrick Wellnitz: Conor Byrne Pub

There are currently no candidates seeking Position #3 for Resident or Position #7 for Property Owner. Board members for these positions shall therefore be appointed by the Mayor, subject to Seattle City Council confirmation.

The Ballard Avenue Landmark District is a nationally recognized historic district established in 1976 to commemorate the neighborhood’s unique place in Ballard’s history. To preserve its special character, the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board reviews and approves all changes to building exteriors within the district before the changes are made, such as signs, awnings, window transparency, paint colors, street furniture, and new construction. To learn more about the election and the Ballard Avenue Landmark District, please visit our website.