The Pike Place Market Historical Commission Seeks Members for the Commission

Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Pike Place Market Historical Commission are seeking three new members to serve on the Commission. The openings are for:

• Position 5, a merchant of the Market
• Position 8, a resident of the Historical District
• Position 12, an at-large position appointed from nominees submitted to the Mayor by the Commission.

The Pike Place Market Historical Commission is a governmental body that reviews and makes decisions about proposed changes to use and design within the Pike Place Market Historical District. Its twelve members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Mayor appoints two architects, two merchants of the Market, two residents of the Historical District, and one owner of property within the Historical District to serve on the commission. The Mayor also appoints two positions from Friends of the Market, two positions from Allied Arts of Seattle, and one position from the Commission, from the nominees submitted by each of those organizations.

The Commission's regular meetings are held in a hybrid format on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the PDA Classroom, located in the Market.

If interested in being considered for a position, please send an email or letter that describes: the position that you seek; why you are interested in serving; and any prior experience that would support the work and goals of the commission. Please include a resume, if available. Submittals will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Monday November 4.

Electronic submissions are preferred, if possible, to [email protected](reference Pike Place Market Historical Commission in the subject line). To submit a paper copy, mail it to: Minh Chau Le, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, PO Box 94649, Seattle, WA 98124-4649.

The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in the city's boards and commissions. Women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, young persons, senior citizens, persons of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.

The Pike Place Market Historical Commission is coordinated by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program. The program is responsible for the designation and protection of more than 450 historic structures, sites, objects, and vessels, along with eight historic districts located throughout the city.