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Board discusses legacy award timing and opts to delay active outreach until next cycle
Summary
Staff said the legacy award program will continue but the timeline is late for this year; the board agreed to postpone an aggressive public nomination push and to run a public nomination process starting in December/January next year.
Staff updated the board that the legacy award program will continue but the usual schedule slipped this year; typically nominations are solicited in January with a March deadline and a May selection. Because of the late timetable and limited nominations last year, several members recommended delaying an active public outreach campaign until the regular cycle so the program can be better promoted and generate stronger participation.
Staff explained that in future cycles the city will solicit public nominations rather than nominations limited to the board, issue a press release in December or January, and seek nominations by March so the board can select a winner for Preservation Month in May. Several members said the board could consider past runners‑up if the board chose to make a late award this year, but most agreed that next year’s schedule would provide better public engagement.
