Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday to November 2021

Back in the thick of the pandemic—when every week seemed to bring new challenges—I wanted to find a way to remind the incredible people who keep Duvall running that they weren’t alone. So I reached out to our community and asked you to share words of encouragement for our City Hall staff, Public Works crew, and Police Department. And wow, you all showed up in such a big way.

With your words, I was able to fill three big signs—front and back!—handwriting heartfelt notes, kind words, and messages of gratitude for each building. I delivered them in person, hoping they would brighten a difficult season and let our public servants know how deeply they are appreciated.

It might have been a small gesture, but it carried a powerful message: that Duvall is at its strongest when we lift each other up, when we pause to say “thank you,” and when we remember that behind every service, there are real people showing up for our community every single day.

That’s the spirit I’ll always carry forward—because the heart of Duvall has always been its people.