FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 1, 2011
MEDIA CONTACTS
Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer, reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5220
Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790
The Tacoma City Council invites qualified individuals to apply for a vacancy on the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The following architect position is open:
• Architect: Open to residents of Tacoma who are currently or have been professionally certified architects in the past. The appointee will serve a term ending Dec. 31, 2013.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission oversees the establishment and regulation of landmarks, landmark sites and historic districts. Commission meetings are held at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
The commission is comprised of 11 citizen volunteers who serve three-year terms. Members are recommended for appointment by the Council Appointments Committee and confirmed by the City Council. For more information, visit www.tacomaculture.org.
Applications for the architect position on the Landmarks Preservation Commission are due no later than March 18. To apply, contact Cindy DeGross, Mayor’s Office, (253) 594-7848, or visit www.cityoftacoma.org/cbcapplication.
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