Welcome to Seattle Center
The Seattle Center Advisory Commission is hereby constituted to serve as a citizen's Oversight Committee for the Seattle Center project provided that the Commission's oversight responsibilities shall not derogate from the responsibilities of Seattle Center or the legislative Authority of the City. The Oversight Committee shall report to the Department, the Mayor and the City Council on request from time-to-time regarding progress in accomplishing the authorization contained herein and in Ordinance 115593.
Number of Members: 15 + 1 Get Engaged Member
Appointed by: The Mayor & City Council
Length of Term: 3 Years
Established Date: 02/26/1963
Established Authority: Ordinance 91885 (also see 108936)
Purpose:
Advise Center staff, Mayor and the City Council on policy matters that affect Seattle Center. Also provide the staff, Mayor and City Council with assessment of operations, performances, plans and policies.
Duties:
The Seattle Center Advisory Commission shall represent the interests of the people of Seattle by advising the Seattle Center staff, the Mayor and the City Council on policy matters that may affect Seattle Center. The Seattle Center Advisory Commission shall also provide the Seattle Center staff, the Mayor and the City Council with an ongoing assessment of the operations, performances, plans and policies of the Seattle Center Department.
The Commission is comprised of a diverse group of people representing the public and constituents. Their counsel and work help to ensure the success of Seattle Center. They are a resource that is capable of and ready to contribute more to the work of elected officials, when needed. Please contact the Seattle Center Advisory Commission via email and centercommission@seattle.gov.
Sally Bagshaw Eric Berlinberg Lara Mae D. Chollette Gloria Connors Mark Dederer Michael George Holly D. Golden Stacey E. Hutchison |
Meral Kandymova Koichi Kobayashi Will Ludlam Matthew Mead John Olensky Sarah Rich Kamala Saxton Joy R. Shigaki |
UPCOMING MEETING DATES
December 5, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Hybrid meeting: Seattle Center Armory Loft 3 or Webex (dial-in information provided in the monthly agenda)
NOTE
Our Advisory Commission meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. A yearly schedule is available here but may be subject to change. The meeting location and agenda are shared as the meeting date approaches.