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Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee confirmed Quynh Pham as the new Director of the Department of Neighborhoods through 2029 and approved landmark designation for the Woodin House, adding it to Seattle's Table of Historical Landmarks. Both items passed and will move forward for City Council consideration.

Key Decisions

  • Quynh Pham appointed as Director of the Department of Neighborhoods Passed
  • Woodin House designated as a historical landmark Passed
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Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. Appointment of Quynh Pham as Director of the Department of Neighborhoods, for a term to December 31, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

  8. 2. AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the Woodin House, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

  9. Adjournment