The skills of architects and design professionals play a major role in the cultural and civic life of our communities; but it takes a rare commitment to run for and serve in elected office.

Washington State and local communities in Washington have had – and currently have – the benefit of architects' active engagement in government. During October 2003, AIA Seattle programs will focus on the meaning of design leadership, including conversations with recent and current examplars.

Conference Program Schedule:
Noon AIA Seattle Fellows Series 1 LU:
William Polk FAIA: An Architect in Politics
Luncheon at Fairmont Olympic, by advance reservation
2:30-4pm Project Talk & Tour: Seattle City Hall 1.5 LUs led by Seattle City Council President Peter Steinbrueck AIA and Marilyn Brockman AIA, representing the Bassetti Architects|Bohlin Cywinski Jackson design team
4-6pm 'Design Elect' Panel Discussion 2LUs (featuring electeds and candidates below, at Seattle City Hall Bertha Landes Reception Room)

Current candidates (AIA Seattle interviews 8/03)
·Jeff Clark AIA, candidate for Kirkland City Council, served previously in 1999
·Ted Nixon AIA, candidate for Kent City Council
·Peter Steinbrueck AIA, first elected to the Seattle City Council in 1997, currently serves as Council President, now seeking third term.
Others with design professional backgrounds currently or formerly serving Washington communities:
·John Cheney AIA, Mount Vernon City Council
·Al French, Spokane City Council
·Scott Jepsen, Mayor of Shoreline
·Alan Merkle, Esq., Mayor of Mercer Island, an attorney trained as an engineer (and a member of the AIA Seattle Board of Directors 9/03-)
·William Polk FAIA: Beginning in 1971, Bill Polk served more than twelve years in the Washington State legislature, holding numerous positions of legislative responsibility including his final two years as Speaker of the House, and participated in several national legislative organizations. Bill Polk will offer "An Architect in Politics" in the Fellows Series luncheon October 15.
·Cynthia Richardson AIA, AIA Seattle President 1994-95, currently serves on the Anacortes City Council.

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