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Ballard Avenue Landmark District announces results of annual election

The annual election for the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board was held by mail with a ballot deadline of November 1, 2022.  Three positions were up for election.  The results are as follows:

  • Richard Hiner won Position #6 for Property Owner or Business Person
  • There were no candidates for #3 for a Resident
  • There were no candidates for #7 for a Property Owner

The posted results of the election shall be final unless a challenge to the election is filed with the Director within seven days following the election.

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.

The Board has seven members, five elected by the community and two appointed by the Mayor.  Board members serve two-year terms.  Additional information about the BLD can be found on our website, https://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/programs-and-services/historic-preservation/historic-districts/ballard-avenue-landmark-district#ballardavenuelandmarkdistrictboard

  Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program is responsible for the designation and protection of more than 400 historic structures, sites, objects, and vessels, along with eight historic districts located throughout the city.