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Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met to confirm appointments to three city boards and commissions. The committee approved seven appointments and reappointments to the Community Involvement Commission, Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority, and Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority.

Key Decisions

  • Olivia Barlow appointed to Community Involvement Commission Passed
  • Negash Hassen appointed to Community Involvement Commission Passed
  • Nate Lessler and Bryce Seidl appointed to Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Passed
  • Christopher Scott, Devin McComb, and Paul Neal appointed/reappointed to Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Passed
  • Department of Neighborhoods Community Liaison Programs presented for information Heard in Committee
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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. Department of Neighborhoods Community Liaison Programs
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  8. 2. Appointment of Olivia Barlow as member, Community Involvement Commission, for a term to May 31, 2027.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

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

  9. 3. Appointment of Negash Hassen as member, Community Involvement Commission, for a term to May 31, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

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

  10. 4. Appointment of Nate Lessler as member, Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to November 30, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

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

  11. 5. Appointment of Bryce Seidl as member, Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to November 30, 2028.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

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

  12. 6. Appointment of Christopher Scott as member, Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to June 30, 2026.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

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

  13. 7. Reappointment of Devin McComb as member, Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to June 30, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

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

  14. 8. Reappointment of Paul Neal as member, Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to June 30, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: confirm Passed

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

  15. Adjournment