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King County Council confirms three appointments to Landmarks Commission
Summary
The Committee of the Whole voted to confirm three executive appointments to the nine‑member King County Landmarks Commission, filling seats for history, local heritage organizations and archaeology.
The Metropolitan King County Council’s Committee of the Whole confirmed three executive appointments to the King County Landmarks Commission on Jan. 28, 2025.
The appointments address partial terms on the nine‑member commission and are intended to broaden expertise in history, local heritage organizations and archaeology. The committee voted to approve proposed motions 2024‑0378, 2024‑0379 and 2024‑0380 with a due‑pass recommendation; the motions will be placed on the Feb. 11 council consent agenda for final, routine action.
The Landmarks Commission, created in 1980, advises the county on preservation and oversees designation and regulation of landmark properties, staff said. Jean Paul of council central staff told the committee the commission’s volunteer membership includes experts in architecture, land use, preservation, archaeology, education and history.
The confirmed appointees are Richard Anderson, executive director of the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie, appointed to represent the field of history for a partial term expiring June 2027; Cecilia Gunn, principal with the consulting firm EnviroIssues, representing local heritage organizations for a partial term expiring June 2026; and Laura Murphy, an archaeologist employed by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, representing archaeology for a partial term expiring June 2027.
Richard Anderson said he looks forward to “giving back to the community” and sharing his experience running the Northwest Railway Museum. Cecilia Gunn said she hopes to reframe preservation as “an opportunity for creative adaptive reuse” rather than a barrier to growth. Laura Murphy said she hopes her archaeological perspective will help make commission deliberations “a little bit more well rounded.”
Council Member Jeanne Perry, who moved one of the motions, praised Anderson’s local work and recommended the public visit the Northwest Railway Museum. Council Member Dave von Reichbauer also commended Anderson and Murphy, citing the Muckleshoot Tribe’s extended involvement in the region.
The clerk recorded seven ayes and indicated that Council Member Teresa Mosqueda was excused for the vote. By the committee’s practice, the nominations will be placed on the Feb. 11 council agenda on consent; appointees do not need to attend that meeting.
The committee’s action closes this stage of the confirmation process; final council action on Feb. 11 will be procedural.
