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October 8, 2014 · Exit133

Apply by Oct. 29 for the Landmarks Preservation Commission

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill four volunteer positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission: 

  • Architect (one position):  This position is open to individuals residing in Tacoma who are currently or have in the past been professionally certified architects.
  • At-Large (two positions):  These positions are open to individuals with a demonstrated interest in historic preservation who are residents of Tacoma.
  • Professional (one position):  This position is open to individuals who have had professional experience or training related to historic preservation originating from employment or study within the following disciplines: arts or art history, architecture, history, architectural history, planning, prehistoric and/or historic archaeology, conservation, construction or building trades, landscape architecture, urban planning or design, structural engineering, land use or real estate law, real estate, appraisal or real estate finance, project management or contracting, or a related discipline.  

The Landmarks Preservation Commission consists of 11 members who are nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the City Council. Membership is comprised of three architects, four individuals with professional expertise in preservation related fields, one representative from the Tacoma Arts Commission, and three interested citizens. Non-voting ex-officio members may be appointed to represent property and business owners within Tacoma's historic districts.  

The Commission oversees the establishment and regulation of landmarks, local historic districts, proposed name changes for public facilities, and certain property tax incentives.

For more information on the Landmarks Preservation Commission, please visit their website  or contact Reuben McKnight at (253) 591-5220.

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014. To apply, please visitcityoftacoma.org/cbcapplication or contact Linnea Meredith at (253) 591-5178, City Clerk’s Office, Room 11, Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Tacoma, WA 98402.