The Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) is a not-for-profit, public corporation chartered by the City of Seattle in 1973 to manage properties in the nine-acre Market Historic District. The Pike Place Market PDA is responsible for preserving, rehabilitating and protecting the Market's buildings; increasing farm and food retail opportunities in the Market; supporting small and marginal businesses; and providing services for low-income people. PDA activities are governed by a 12-member Council. Of the 12 members, four are appointed by the Mayor, four are elected by the Pike Place Market Constituency, and four are appointed by the PDA Council. All Council members must be confirmed by the Seattle City Council and typically serve a four year term. The Executive Director of the PDA is appointed by the PDA Council to carry out its policies and direct the staff of the PDA.
Monthly publication with the tagline "The Newsletter of Pike Place Market Issues, Agendas, and Government." Issues highlighted meetings and decisions of market-related organizations including the Preservation and Development Authority, the Market Historical Commission, the Merchants Association, and the Market Foundation. Articles covered events, rule changes, development plans, security, changes to nearby parking and transit, marketing and promotion, and other issues of interest to market constituents. The newsletter included a calendar with meetings and events.
Records are open to the public.
[Item and date], Market Record Newsletter, Record Series 9710-04. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.