Appt 03605: Appointment of Christopher A.K. Bennett-Boehm as member, Design Review Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.

Description

Appointment of Christopher A.K. Bennett-Boehm as member, Design Review Board, for a term to August 31, 2027.

Summary

Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson appointed Christopher A. K. Bennett-Boehm of First Hill to the Design Review Board as a Get Engaged member. The one-year term runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and requires City Council confirmation. The board reviews major development proposals and includes members representing residents, community interests, design professionals, developers, and businesses or landscapes. Bennett-Boehm’s background includes administration, communications, urban and environmental interests, food systems, horticulture, and climate resilience. His stated goals include reducing barriers to incorporating nature into development while linking affordable housing, equity, and resilience. The appointment adds a mayor-selected public member to the board and illustrates Seattle’s process for filling advisory positions through executive appointment and Council oversight.