Community

This weekend was jam-packed with the Earth and Arbor Day Festival, an open house for our Comprehensive Plan, and the community egg hunt. I love seeing our city staff so engaged with the public. They’re kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to share their work with our residents. And a huge shoutout to the new organizers of the community egg hunt—they did an amazing job!

These events bring out such a wonderfully diverse group of people, from those who’ve lived here just a few months to families who’ve called Duvall home for generations. One of the biggest concerns I hear is a fear of losing the small-town feel that makes Duvall special. While I don’t claim to have all the answers—because that feeling is deeply personal for each of us—I do believe that “small-town feel” is rooted in connection.
It’s about running into friends and neighbors at events. Feeling a sense of place in our natural environment and historic landmarks. And it’s also about making new connections. These beloved community events are a beautiful way to nurture all of that.

And thank you to Country for the fun photo! I am not the best at jumping in the picture so sometimes I do need someone to tell me to stand with the unicorn and smile