2007 Primary Election Candidate Survey

In time for the primary election on August 21, Historic Seattle has compiled the results of its 2007 Primary Election Candidates' Survey regarding local historic preservation issues, concerns, and opportunities. We surveyed races in the City of Seattle and portions of King County that include the City of Seattle where the elected offices have decision making authority over land use actions. These elected officials require a knowledge and sensitivity to historic preservation issues.

Preservation of the community's heritage is a key quality-of-life issue and is also a primary component of sustainable development, as well as a valuable comprehensive planning tool which helps build strong communities. In Seattle, historic preservation practice and procedures have been crucial to maintain critical pieces of our urban identity such as Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Downtown Ballard, the International District, and more.

Community voters, and especially Historic Seattle members, are seeking to understand the positions of political leaders who will be responsible for protecting the historic components of our built environment and thoughtfully balance the preservation of Seattle’s unique identity with other public purposes including urban growth.