Duvall Chamber Q&A

Here is another question from the Duvall Chamber of Commerce Candidate Townhall on Small Business Vitality & Economic Growth.

Q: Small businesses are the heart of Duvall’s downtown. What are the top three specific actions you would take in your first year as mayor to support and grow our small business community?

A: Small businesses are the backbone of Duvall’s economy and the heartbeat of our community. In my first year as mayor, I would:

• Establish a Small Business Roundtable — a regular forum where local business owners, the Chamber, and City staff can identify challenges, share ideas, and collaborate on solutions directly.

• Streamline and modernize business support by building clear, accessible online resources for permits, grants, and local promotion programs—making it easier to start, grow, or expand here in Duvall. With recent leadership changes in our Community Development Department, I’ll prioritize restructuring that team to bring an economic development focus and a customer-obsessed approach.

• Launch a “Shop Duvall” initiative in partnership with the Chamber and downtown businesses to promote local shopping and draw regional visitors, especially during construction or seasonal slowdowns.