Spokane City/County Historic Landmarks Commission Commission Chair: Candi Coleman Commission Requirements:
The Historic Landmarks Commission consists of eleven members who have demonstrated experience and/or interest in historic preservation. The City Council and the County Commissioners jointly appoint seven members of specific professions. The County Commissioners appoint two county residents at large. The City Council appoints two city residents at large. Commissioners serve for three years and are not eligible to service two consecutive terms of three years unless the County or City Council so designate. SMC 6.05.030-.040. Mission Statement/Purpose:
The City and Spokane County find that the establishment of a landmarks commission with specific duties to recognize, protect, enhance and preserve those buildings, districts, objects, sites and structures which serve as visible reminders of the historical, archaeological, architectural, educational and cultural heritage of the city and county is a public necessity. The Spokane City/County Historic Landmarks Commission functions under a joint ordinance passed by both the City and County in 1981 and 1982. Its purpose is to provide stewardship of the historic and architecturally significant properties in the City and County. The Commission has the responsibility of recommending the designation of historic landmarks and districts to the Spokane Register of Historic Places, and of managing those landmarks once they are designated. Duties of Commission Members:
The Commission meets the Third Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Briefing Center, City Hall.
| Current Members |
Position |
Term |
Expiration |
| Greg True | City At large | 3 year | 08/31/09 |
| Dr. Sarah Keller | Anthropologist | 3 year | 12/31/09 |
| Arlin Migliazzo | Historian | 3 year | 12/31/09 |
| Ronald Labar | Architect | 3 year | 12/31/09 |
| Oradee Nunes | County At large | 3 year | 12/31/10 |
| Chris Morlan | Central Business District | 3 year | 12/31/10 |
| Jim Kolva | Preservation Construction Specialist | 3 year | 12/31/10 |
| Jim Price | City At large | 3 year | 12/31/10 |
| Kurt Kinbacher | Historian | Unexpired | 12/31/10 |
| Candi Coleman, Chair | County At large | 3 year | 12/31/09 |
| Mark Mustoe | Real Estate Representative | Unexpired | 12/31/09 |
Staff Kristen Griffin
Historic Preservation Officer
625-6543 Karen Marshall
Assistant to Historic Preservation
625-6984 No Vacancies |
