Applicants Sought for the Landmarks Preservation Commission
TACOMA, WASH.— The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants who are Tacoma residents to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission:
Architect (Two Positions): Open to individuals who are currently or have in the past been a professionally certified architect.
At-Large (Two Positions): Open to individuals with a demonstrated interest in historic preservation.
Professional (Three Positions): 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 archeology, conservation, construction or building trade, 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 Commission oversees the establishment and regulation of landmarks, local historic districts, and certain property tax incentives.
The City is committed to fostering an equitable and anti-racist organization and wants its committees, boards, and commissions to reflect Tacoma’s diverse community. For these vacancies, all individuals, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, seniors, youth, immigrants, and refugees, are encouraged to apply.
Appointed applicants are required to complete Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act trainings provided by the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, within 90 days of being appointed to a committee, board, or commission.
Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by noon on October 12, 2026, at tacoma.gov/cbcapplication. Questions about the application process, requests for the application in an alternate format, or requests to submit additional documents may be directed to Elizabeth Wing in the City Clerk’s Office at servetacoma@tacoma.gov or (253) 591-5178.
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