The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) Historic Preservation Program conducts an annual election for the selection of Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board members who have been nominated by the community. All residents, persons who operate businesses, and property owners in the Ballard Avenue Landmark District, who have registered to vote at least fourteen (14) days prior to the election date, are eligible to vote.

The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, November 28, 2023. To confirm registration status, contact Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Coordinator Minh Chau Le at (206) 684-0229 or minhchau.le@seattle.gov.

Ballots and self-addressed, stamped envelopes will be mailed to all registered voters on November 14, 2023. Completed ballots must be received via mail by Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Candidates for four (4) of the seven (7) total positions on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board will appear on the 2023 ballot.

• Position #2 for Property Owner (term expires 6/30/25)
• Position #3 for Resident (term expires 6/30/25)
• Position #4 for Property Owner or Business Person (term expires 6/30/25)
• Position #7 for Property Owner (term expires 6/30/24)

Community members are invited to nominate candidates for these positions. Nomination forms must be completed and returned to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 7.

Voter registration forms, candidate nomination forms, and election procedures are available on Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board website. For further information, contact Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Coordinator, Minh Chau Le, at (206) 684-0229 or minhchau.le@seattle.gov.

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 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. Learn more about the election and the Ballard Avenue Landmark District, on our website.

The Ballard Avenue Landmark District is coordinated by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program.