Happy 4th of July, Duvall!

Today we celebrate the values that make our country strong—freedom, community, and a deep love for the place we call home.

I’m grateful every day to live in a town that embodies those values so well. Whether you’re watching fireworks, joining a neighborhood BBQ, or enjoying the parade down in Carnation, I hope your day is filled with pride in Duvall and in each other.

Democracy isn’t passive. It’s something we must build, protect, and renew—together.

I believe local government can be a model for that renewal.

In our small city, we still have the power to listen, to work across differences, and to put community ahead of partisanship. It may not be flashy, but it’s where real change starts.

So today, I’m not just celebrating our independence—I’m recommitting to the responsibility it asks of us. To keep showing up. To keep striving. To keep believing that the work of building a future that’s worthy of the next generation is still ours to do – together.

For the love of Duvall—and the future we share.