Are you interested in helping the City of Seattle deliver more equitable outreach and engagement? We are seeking community members to serve on the Community Involvement Commission (CIC). The CIC is dedicated to holding the City accountable for increasing participation and engagement – especially among underrepresented and underserved communities. Apply… [ Keep reading ]
Application deadline extended to June 30, 2021 The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is currently recruiting to fill 11 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… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Jenny Durkan invites community members to apply for open positions on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. The four open positions are: 1) Architect, 2) Architectural Historian/Historian, 3) Attorney, and 4) At-Large member that lives in the District. Individuals who have an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with Pioneer Square are encouraged to apply. The 10-member Pioneer… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nominations of University National Bank at 4502 University Way NE and Asa Mercer Middle School at 1600 S Columbian Way on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nominations of Wagner Floating Home at 2700 Westlake Avenue N, Unit 10 and The Center for Wooden Boats at 1010 Valley Street on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by… [ Keep reading ]
Updated: May 4, 2021 Application deadline extended to May 31, 2021. The City of Seattle is seeking community members to serve on the Seattle Renters’ Commission (SRC). The Seattle Renters’ Commission advises the City on policies and issues of interest to renters citywide. The Commission is composed of 15 members… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of El Monterey Condominiums at 4204 11th Avenue NE on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx meeting link or the telephone call-in line that will be… [ Keep reading ]
Members of the Seattle Renters’ Commission have issued a statement advocating for the City of Seattle to enact an ordinance which would remove the practice of credit checks for rental applications. Excerpts from letter: “Removing credit checks from apartment applications can level the playing fields between the “Haves” and “Have Nots.” This… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Cayton-Revels House at 518 14th Avenue E on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx meeting link or the telephone call-in line that will be provided… [ Keep reading ]
Members of the Seattle Renters’ Commission have issued a statement endorsing Cancel Rent and Mortgages WA, part of a national movement calling for the cancelation of rent, mortgages, utilities and all related debt for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis. Excerpts from letter: “Failure to cancel rent and mortgages in Washington increases… [ Keep reading ]
