The Ballard Avenue Landmark District (BLD) Board is holding its annual election of board members. 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, June 10, 2025. Voters are encouraged to return their ballots early to make sure they are received by the June 10 deadline.    

Three board positions are up for election: 

• Position #2 for Property Owner 

• Position #3 for Resident 

• Position #4 for Property Owner or Business Person 

Nominations closed on Tuesday, May 6, and four candidates were nominated. Candidate information is provided below. Brief candidate statements will be included in the ballot. 

There is one candidate seeking Position #2 Property Owner: 

• John Cashman: Architect and business owner who owns property on Ballard Avenue. 

There are two candidates seeking Position #3 Resident: 

• Philipp Koman: Property manager and resident of a building on Ballard Avenue. 

• Joe Krentz: Architect who lives on Ballard Avenue.  

There is one candidate seeking Position #4 Property Owner or Business Person: 

• Tommy Patrick: Restaurant owner who has operated multiple businesses within the Landmark District. 

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. To learn more about the election and the Ballard Avenue Landmark District, please visit our website.  

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