I’ve had the privilege of serving on the Council Procedures Ad-Hoc Committee over the years, helping guide many iterations of improvements to how our city council meetings run.
While we made real progress, the work isn’t finished. Meetings aren’t perfect, and we’re always looking for ways to improve—whether that means updating procedures or encouraging each other as members to hold ourselves accountable.
Our committee’s job was to look closely at our procedures and figure out where changes could make meetings and processes run smoother, more respectful, and more productive. But it’s equally important that we step up personally to foster a culture of respect and responsibility.
This balance—between improving our processes and strengthening our commitment to each other—is key to effective governance and keeping Duvall moving forward.
Amy McHenry for Duvall Mayor 