Preservation and Elections

Preservation of our heritage and built environment is a key quality-of-life issue. It is a primary component of sustainable development and serves as a valuable planning tool that helps build strong, livable communities.

Many voters, especially Historic Seattle members, are seeking to understand the positions of political leaders who will be responsible for protecting our historic places and thoughtfully balancing the preservation of Seattle's unique character with other public goals.

Since 1999, Historic Seattle has conducted election candidates' surveys. In anticipation of the upcoming November 3, 2009 General Election, Historic Seattle is conducting a candidates' survey of those running for public office in the City of Seattle, King County, and Port of Seattle. The survey addresses local historic preservation issues, challenges, and opportunities. The survey's intent is to gauge candidates' knowledge of and sensitivity to preservation issues.

View the questions posed to candidates and their responses for the 2009 General Election