Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is seeking three new members to serve on the Landmarks Preservation Board in the Architect, Real Estate, and Finance positions. 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 is composed of two architects; two historians; one structural engineer; one representative each from the fields of urban planning, real estate, and finance; a Get Engaged member (a position for ages 18-29); and three members at-large. All appointments are made by the mayor and subject to city council confirmation.
Board meetings are held on the first and third Weds. of each month at 3:30 pm. In general, board members must commit approximately 10 hours per month to Landmarks Board business. The Board’s Architectural Review Committee (ARC) meets on the Friday before the Board meeting at 8:30am, and all Board members are encouraged to attend. These positions are 3-year terms. Interested applicants must be Seattle area residents. Board members serve without compensation.
If you are interested in being considered, please submit a letter of interest and resume by Monday, April 25th.
Electronic submissions are preferred, if possible. Please email your letter and resume to: Erin.Doherty@seattle.gov, and reference the Landmarks Preservation Board position in the subject line. To submit a paper copy, please address: Erin Doherty, Landmarks Preservation Board Coordinator, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, PO Box 94649, Seattle, WA 98124-4649. For more information, contact Erin Doherty at (206) 684-0380.
