The Seattle Arts Commission supports the City by advocating for arts policy, creating access for equitable participation in the arts, and fostering enriching arts engagement for all residents. As an advisory body grounded in a common pledge to fostering racial and social justice, they leverage their collective strength and breadth of knowledge to advocate for racial equity in arts policy, programming and funding. (16 members)
Meets: Second Tuesday of each month, 4-5:30 PM @ King Street Station 3rd Floor Panel Room OR Online
Advises the Mayor, the City Council, and all departments and offices of the City on matters related to bicycling, and contribute to all aspects of the City’s planning processes insofar as they relate to bicycling. (12 members)
Meets: Third Tuesday 5:45-7:45 pm, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room (L280) or virtually
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT COMMISSION
The Community Involvement Commission advises the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and other City departments on coordinated, Citywide outreach and engagement activities. (16 members)
Meets: Third Mondays of the month from 5:00-7:00 pm at various locations & virtually (see website linked above for updated location information prior to each meeting)
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD (CTAB)
Advises the Mayor and the City Council on issues pertaining to telecommunications, including cable television access, electronic communication and regulatory issues regarding wire and wireless communication systems. CTAB works with the community on technology access issues and civic engagement. (11 members)
Meets: Second Tuesday of each month, 6-8 PM @Seattle City Hall, Room 370 and online
Provides professional design advice to the Mayor, City Council, and all city departments on capital improvements. The Design Commission reviews projects funded in any part with City money and/or on City land and makes recommendations as the projects develop. (10 members)
Meets: Commissioners are asked to reserve 8:30 – 4:30 pm on their calendars. Actual meeting time confirmed one week in advance.
Assists in the evaluation of projects subject to Design Review based upon neighborhood and Citywide specific design guidelines (42 members divided into 8 regions). Meeting times vary by region, see linked website above for details.
SEATTLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Council and other City departments with respect to matters affecting human rights. Current priorities include The Unhoused, Human Trafficking, and Criminal Reform. This commission also hears appeals regarding charges of discrimination filed through the Office for Civil Rights. (21 members)
Meets: First Thursday of each month, 6-8 PM @ City Hall & Online (Hybrid)
IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMISSION
Advises the Mayor, City Council and city departments and offices on ways to enhance and improve access to city services and resources for immigrants and refugees, as well as strengthening opportunities for immigrants and refugees to participate in the civic life of the city. (15 members)
Meets: Second Tuesday of every month from 6-8 PM @ Seattle Municipal Tower, Suite 1600 and online
Reviews proposed alterations to existing landmarks. Makes decisions on new landmark nominations and designations and makes recommendations to City Council on controls for adoption into designating ordinances. Landmarks are intended to preserve and enhance buildings, landscapes, and objects of historic, cultural, political, economic, architectural, engineering, or geographical significance; with long term goals of fostering community and promoting the experience and vitality of important places. (12 members)
Meets: First and Third Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30+ PM @ City Hall, Room L2-80 “Boards & Commissions” & Online (Hybrid)
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Council and other City departments with respect to matters affecting the LGBTQ community. Current priorities include Housing, Homelessness and Affordability. (21 members)
Meets: Third Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30PM @ City Hall & Online (Hybrid)
BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
Meets: Second and Fourth Thursdays of each month, 6:30pm-8:30pm @ 100 Dexter Ave N & Online (Hybrid)
Advises the Mayor, the City Council, and all departments on all matters related to pedestrian safety, access, and encouragement. (12 members)
Meets: Second Wednesday of each month, 6-8 pm @ City Hall, Room L280
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Council and other City departments in matters affecting people with disabilities. Current priorities include Transportation, Employment, and Advocacy. (21 members)
Meets: Third Thursday of each month, 4:00-6:00 pm @ City Hall & Online (Hybrid)
Advises the Mayor, City Council and City departments on broad planning goals, policies and plans for the physical development (and associated impacts and opportunities thereof) of the City. (16 members)
Meets: Second Thursday of each month, 3:00-5:30 PM and Fourth Thursday of each month, 7:30–9 AM @ City Hall, Room L280 and currently via MS Teams.
Committee meetings are the first and third Thursday of the month from 7:30–9 AM. Members are expected to join one of the two committees.
The Seattle Renter’s Commission generally meets the First Wednesdays of the month, from 6:30-8pm @ Seattle City Hall, Room 370 or virtually on WebX. Commissioners are still able to join virtual meetings remotely, but an in-person option is available at Seattle City Hall in the Boards & Commissions Room.
SEATTLE CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Advises Center staff, Mayor, and City Council on policy matters that affect Seattle Center. Also provides the staff, Mayor, and City Council with assessment of operations, performances, plans, and policies. (16 members)
Meets: First Thursday of each month, 12-1:30 PM @ Seattle Center – Armory Loft Conference Center, Loft 3 or online
Started in 2015, the Transit Advisory Board provides recommendations and oversight on the spending of the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure for transit service in Seattle. The Board will also advises the Mayor, Council, and City departments on all other matters related to transit within Seattle, such as implementation of the Seattle Transit Master Plan and operation of the City’s streetcar system. (12 members)
Meets: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6-8 PM @ City Hall, Room 370
New to the Get Engaged program, with a seat in 2015, the Urban Forestry Commission lays out goals and a broad range of actions to be implemented over time to preserve, maintain, and plant trees as well as restore the public forested areas remaining in the city. (13 members)
Meets: Second Wednesday of the month, from 3-5 PM online via Webex and @ Seattle Municipal Tower, Room 1872
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Council and other City departments with respect to matters concerning women and others most impacted by gender bias. Current priorities include Affordable Child Care, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), and Housing Access. (21 members)
Meets: Third Monday of each month, 5:30-7:30 PM @ City Hall & Online (Hybrid)