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Seattle Redistricting Commission seeks feedback on newly amended draft map of City Council Districts 

The Seattle Redistricting Commission is in the process of redrawing the boundaries of Seattle’s seven City Council Districts. During the regularly scheduled Redistricting Commission meeting on October 18, 2022, the commissioners voted to amend the draft map. The most recently amended draft map: No longer includes Fremont in District 7… [ Keep reading ]

Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board announces candidates for annual election

The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board is hosting its annual election of board members. The election will occur by mail-in ballot only. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters and must be received by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods by Tuesday, November 1, 2022.  Voters are encouraged to return their… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of property located at 229-235 Broadway E

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the property located at 229-235 Broadway East at its meeting on November 16, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. Members of the public can attend the meeting in person at the Boards & Commissions Room (L2-80) of Seattle City Hall, located at 600… [ Keep reading ]

Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board to conduct 2022 election by mail 

The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board election will occur by mail-in ballot only. There will be no in-person voting this year.  The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) Historic Preservation Program annually hosts an election to facilitate the selection of Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board members who have been nominated by the community. All residents, persons… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Redistricting Commission seeks public comment on amended draft of new City Council Districts

The Seattle Redistricting Commission is in the process of redrawing the boundaries of Seattle’s seven City Council Districts. During the Regular Redistricting meeting on September 27, 2022, the group voted to amend the draft map previously adopted on August 2, 2022. Members of the public are invited to submit comments… [ Keep reading ]

Landmarks Preservation Board to consider nomination of University of Washington Anderson Hall

Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of University of Washington Anderson Hall located at 3715 W Stevens Way NE at its meeting on November 2, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. Members of the public can attend the meeting in person at the Boards & Commissions Room (L2-80) of Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Bruce Harrell seeks members for the Pike Place Market Historical Commission

Mayor Bruce Harrell seeks four new members to serve on the Pike Place Market Historical Commission. The open positions are: 1) One architect, 2) One merchant of the Market, and 3+4) Two residents of the Historical District. The Pike Place Market Historical Commission is a quasi-governmental body established by Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Indigenous Advisory Council Member Profile: Jeremy Takala (Yakama)

Jeremy Takala, known as Pax’una’shut in the Yakama Nation, is of the Kahmiltpah Band (Rock Creek) located on the Columbia River and a proud descendant of Hopi. He was nominated in 2020 to serve as a Tribal Councilman for Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. He currently chairs… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Redistricting Commission seeks public comment on draft map of new City Council Districts

La Comisión de Reconfiguración Distrital de Seattle solicita comentarios del público sobre el proyecto de mapa de los nuevos distritos del Concejo Municipal Ủy Ban Tái Phân Chia Khu Vực Bầu Cử Seattle (Seattle Redistricting Commission) tìm kiếm ý kiến đóng góp từ cộng đồng về bản đồ dự thảo… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City Council and Mayor Harrell announce appointees to the newly formed Indigenous Advisory Council

Today, the Seattle City Council confirmed the appointment of nine members to the City’s new Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC). Established by legislation, the IAC includes representation from the area’s diverse Indigenous communities and establishes a critical step forward in strengthening the City of Seattle’s relationship with American Indian, Alaska Native,… [ Keep reading ]