The Ballard Avenue Landmark District (BLD) Board is hosting its annual election of board members. The election will be held by mail-in ballot only. There will be no in-person voting. Community members who are registered for this election will receive a ballot and self-addressed stamped envelope by mail. Physical ballots must be received by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods by Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Voters are encouraged to return their ballots early to make sure they are received by the Dec. 12 deadline.

Four board positions are up for election:

• Position #2 for Property Owner
• Position #3 for Resident
• Position #4 for Property Owner or Business Person
• Position #7 for Property Owner

Nominations closed on Tuesday, Nov. 7, and seven candidates were nominated. Candidate information is provided below. Brief candidate statements will also be mailed with the ballots.

There is one candidate seeking Position #2 for Property Owner:

• John Cashman (5424 Ballard Ave NW): Building owner, licensed architect, and business owner.

There are three candidates seeking Position #3 for Resident:

• Kathleen Sweeney: Lives in and has worked in the District at multiple businesses over the course of a decade.
• Philipp Koman: Lives in the District and has property management experience, including historic property.
• Daniel Horst: Lives in the District with a background in hospitality services, small business support, and farmers markets.

There are two candidates seeking Position #4 for Property Owner or Business Person:

• Max Genereaux (The Sunset Tavern): Owns multiple businesses in the District and supportive of vibrant and active public space.
• Tommy Patrick (The Ballard Cut): Incumbent board member owning multiple business in the District and holding community leadership roles in Ballard.

There is one candidate seeking Position #7 for Property Owner:

• David Brazeau (5144 Ballard Ave NW): Business owner of 25 years with an interest in preserving District’s uniqueness, vibrancy, and charm.

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.