Special Events Office
Christopher Swenson, Manager, Citywide Events
Contact Us
Special Events Office
specialeventsoffice@seattle.gov
FAX: (206) 684-0379
Mailing Address:
PO Box 94708
Seattle, WA 98124
Physical Address:
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Ave, Suite 5752
Seattle, WA 98104
Chris Swenson, Manager, Citywide Events
Chair, Special Events Committee
(206) 733-9245
chris.swenson@seattle.gov
Meli Darby, Special Event Coordinator
(206) 233-7155
meli.darby@seattle.gov
Julie Borden, Permit Specialist, Special Events Office
(206) 684-8017
julie.borden@seattle.gov
Jonelle Mogi, Administrative Specialist
(206) 684-8993
jonelle.mogi@seattle.gov
Special Events Committee Members
| Agency/Department & Contact Information | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Dept. of Construction & Inspections Jessica McHegg 206-386-4079 |
Occupancy/Tent/Bldg Structure Permits |
| Dept. of Construction & Inspections James Dasher 206-615-1190 |
Noise Abatement |
| Dept. of Construction & Inspections Anthony Jagow 206-615-1760 |
Noise Abatement |
| Dept. of Construction & Inspections Dan Powers 206-615-1394 |
Noise Abatement |
| Dept. of Neighborhoods (DON) 206-684-0464 |
Neighborhood Outreach |
| Fire Dept. - Fire Prevention Division Capt. Michael Frediani 206-386-1355 |
Assembly/Occupancy, Propane, Open flame, Tent, Fireworks permits. Evaluation/approval of fire lanes and egress/access |
| Fire Dept. - Fire Prevention Division Lt. Tom Heun 206-386-1209 |
Assembly/Occupancy, Propane, Open flame, Tent, Fireworks permits. Evaluation/approval of fire lanes and egress/access |
| Fire Dept – Medic One Lt. James Curtis 206-386-1063 |
Emergency Medical Services, Event Medical Plans |
| King County Metro Glenn Bartolome 206-477-5781 |
All events that involve bus routes |
| Parks and Recreation Carl Bergquist 206-684-4080, ext. 3 |
All events that use or affect Seattle parks |
| Public Health - Seattle & King County Rosemary Byrne 206-263-8436 |
Food permits for all vendors |
| Revenue & Consumer Protection Division Brenda Strickland 206-684-8404 |
Business licenses, inspections for all promoters and vendors |
| Revenue & Consumer Protection Division Kim Brady 206-233-7835 |
Business licenses, inspections for all promoters and vendors |
|
Risk Management |
Insurance coverage and certificate review |
| Dept. of Transportation (SDOT) Mike Shea 206-684-5098 |
Street use permits, traffic control plans |
| Seattle Center Gretchen Lenihan 206-684-7299 |
Seattle Center Events and Operations |
| Seattle Police Lt. Phillip Hay 206-684-8706 |
Traffic |
| Seattle Police Lt. Bryan Clenna 206-684-8753 |
Traffic |
| Seattle Police Lt. Abe Barker 206-233-2590 |
Seattle Harbor Patrol |
| Seattle Police Sgt. Kevin Haistings 206-684-4071 |
Seattle Harbor Patrol |
| Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Sheryl Anayas 206-684-3453 |
Recycling and Composting |
| Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Robert Rieder 360-704-0195 |
All events that involve alcohol |