Notice of Election: Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board
Seattle’s Historic Preservation Program conducts its annual election for 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 boundaries who have registered to vote at least fourteen (14) days prior to the election date, are eligible to vote.
Candidates for two of the seven total positions on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board will appear on the 2026 ballot.
Position #6 for Property Owner or Businessperson (term expires 6/30/28)
Position #7 for Property Owner (term expires 6/30/28)
Community members are invited to nominate candidates for these positions. Nomination forms must be completed and returned to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Ballots and self-addressed, stamped envelopes will be mailed to all registered voters on Friday, May 8, 2026. Completed ballots must be received via mail on or before Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, May 26, 2026. To confirm voter registration status, contact Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Coordinator Minh Chau Le at 202-684-0229 or minhchau.le@seattle.gov.
Voter registration forms, candidate nomination forms, and election procedures are available on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District election website. For further information, contact Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Coordinator, Minh Chau Le, at 206-684-0229 or minhchau.le@seattle.gov.
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District is a nationally recognized historic district established in 1976 to commemorate the neighborhood’s unique place in Ballard’s history. To preserve its special character, the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board reviews and approves changes to building exteriors and public spaces within the district before the changes are made, such as signs, awnings, window transparency, paint colors, street furniture and new construction. To learn more about the election and the Ballard Avenue Landmark District, please visit our website.
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 Ballard Avenue Landmark District is administered by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program. Since its founding in 1991, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has supported community-led projects and programs that strengthen connections, build trust, and help neighbors shape the future of Seattle together such as Neighborhood Matching Fund, P-Patch Gardening Program, Historic Preservation, and more.
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