TUMWATER HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (TMC 2.62)

This commission consists of seven members, serving terms of three years. Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the city council. The major responsibility of the commission is to identify and actively encourage the conservation of the city's historic resources by initiating and maintaining a register of historic places and reviewing proposed changes to register properties; to raise community awareness of the city's history and historic resources; and to serve as the city's primary resource in matters of history, historic planning, and preservation.

The commission is responsible for submittal of nominations to the State and National Registers of Historic places and serves as the local review board, making determination concerning the eligibility of historic properties for special valuation and verifying that the improvements are consistent with the Washington State Advisory Council's Standards for Rehabilitation and Maintenance. The commission advises the city council generally on matters of Tumwater history and historic preservation. Meetings are held every other month on the third Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Tumwater City Hall.

1. David C. Shipley, Chair, 10/31/11
2. Jim French, Vice Chair, 10/31/12
3. Terence S. Badger, 10/31/11
4. James G. Brown, 10/31/10
5. Don Trosper, 10/31/12
6. Nancy Stevenson, 10/31/12
7. Vacant
 

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