Chinatown International District’s International Special Review District Board Announces Candidates for Annual Election
The International Special Review District (ISRD) Board announces candidate(s) for two board positions up for its annual election of board members. Nominations closed on Monday, October 19, 2026 for Position #3 and #5.
Nominations closed on Monday, October 19, and one candidate was nominated. Two board positions are up for election:
- Position #3 for a Business Owner, Property Owner, or Employee
- Position #5 for At-Large
Candidate information and biography are provided below. Candidate information will also be mailed with the ballots.
Position #3 for a Business Owner, Property Owner, or Employee
No candidate nominations were submitted for this position.
Position #5 for At-Large: One candidate was nominated.
Samantha Wong is a practicing architect, whose work has included multi-family and commercial projects. She is interested in continuing to serve on the ISRD Board to bring her professional background and personal experience as a community member to the Board’s work. She is currently serving as the Board Chair. She has also served as the vice-chair for the Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Samantha cares deeply about protecting the neighborhood’s unique character while helping it thrive.
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The election is held by mail-in ballot only. Physical ballots must be received by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods on or before Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Community members who are registered for this election will receive a ballot and self-addressed stamped envelope by mail. Voters are encouraged to return their ballots early to make sure they are received by the November 17 deadline.
Staff will hold special office hours at Hing Hay Coworks (409 Maynard Ave S.) on Tuesday, November 17 from 11 AM – 2 PM and will accept completed ballots during that time. Vietnamese and Chinese interpretation will also be provided.
The unique character of the Chinatown International District is recognized and protected by City Ordinance. In 1973, the International Special Review District Board was created to preserve, protect, and enhance the cultural, economic, and historical qualities of the District. The Board is made up of seven members, five elected by the Chinatown International District community and two appointed by the Mayor of Seattle. Board members’ terms are two years, and members may serve up to two consecutive terms. To learn more about the election and the International Special Review District, please visit International Special Review District – Neighborhoods | seattle.gov
The current Board members are Heather Hargesheimer, Hyan Ho, Kyle Jacobson, Huy Pham, Samatha Wong (Chair), Jade Yan (Vice Chair), and Zhiyun Zhu. Board member Wong and Yan’s terms will end on November 30, 2026.
The International Special Review District is coordinated by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program. Since its founding in 1991, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has supported community-led projects and programs that strengthen connections, build trust, and help neighbors shape the future of Seattle together such as Neighborhood Matching Fund, P-Patch Gardening Program, Historic Preservation, and more.
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