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 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 ]
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 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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of Sunset Hill Community Center at 3003 NW 66th Street during its meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. The nomination will be posted on the Department of Neighborhoods website under the heading of “Current Nominations.” The nomination is also linked to the meeting… [ Keep reading ]
The annual election for the International Special Review District (ISRD) Board was held by mail, with ballots tabulated on the evening of Tuesday, November 19. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods received a total of 121 ballots. Two positions were up for election and the results are as follows: Candidate terms will… [ Keep reading ]
The Fall 2024 edition of the National Civic Review features an article titled “More Than a Land Acknowledgement: Authentic Tribal and Urban Native Engagement,” which highlights the work of the City of Seattle’s Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC) and Francesca Murnan, the Department of Neighborhoods IAC Liaison. The article highlights Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]
