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City of Seattle seeks teens age 13-19 to serve on the Seattle Youth Commission

The City of Seattle is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Seattle Youth Commission (SYC), a group of 15 Seattle teens aged 13-19 who live or go to school in Seattle. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and City Council to connect youth to local elected officials, advise on… [ Keep reading ]

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 June 10, 2025. Three positions were up for election. The results are as follows: •           John Cashman won Position #2 for Property Owner •           Philipp Koman won Position #3 for Resident … [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Seeks Members for Community Involvement Commission

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is currently recruiting to fill vacancies on the Community Involvement Commission (CIC). The Community Involvement Commission advises the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and other City departments on coordinated, citywide outreach and engagement activities. The Commission is dedicated to holding the City accountable for increasing participation and engagement –… [ Keep reading ]

Indigenous Advisory Council accepting applications for youth position

Seeking Indigenous youth aged 18-29 for open council position. The City of Seattle is now accepting applications for the youth position on the Indigenous Advisory Council, a nine-member commission representing the Seattle region’s Indigenous communities. The deadline to apply is June 12, 2025. All members shall demonstrate a commitment to advancing Indigenous knowledge, values,… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell seeks new member for the Pioneer Square Preservation Board

Mayor Bruce Harrell invites community members to apply for open positions on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. Open positions include a Property Owner position, and the At-Large position, Retail Owner position and an Attorney position and Human Services position. Individuals who have an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with… [ Keep reading ]

Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Announces Candidates for Annual Election

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… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell seeks members for four Landmarks Preservation Board positions

Mayor Bruce Harrell is seeking new members to serve on the Landmarks Preservation Board in the following positions: At-Large, Historian, Finance, and Structural Engineer. The 12-member Landmarks Preservation Board makes recommendations to Seattle City Council for landmark designation, and reviews proposed alterations to designated features of landmark properties. The Board… [ Keep reading ]

Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Notice of Election

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… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Wilde-Streatfield House

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Wilde-Streatfield House located at 2409 11th Avenue W at its meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.  A copy of the Landmark Nomination can be viewed on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods website. Meeting Information Members of the public… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of Burwell House

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Burwell House at 709 14th Avenue E. on Capitol Hill at its meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. The nomination for Burwell House will be linked in the meeting agenda and can also be viewed on the Department of Neighborhoods website…. [ Keep reading ]