As you may have heard, the Duvall Chamber of Commerce has cancelled the Mayoral Town Hall that was planned for this week after the other candidate experienced a family emergency. I completely understand and wish their family comfort and well-being. 
Many of you have shared that you’d still like a chance to connect — so I’ll be hosting a Meet & Greet this Thursday, Oct. 16, from 6–8 PM at Kona Poke House.
Come say hi, grab dinner, and let’s talk about Duvall’s future — together!
This week, I crossed a big milestone- I’ve personally knocked on over 3,000 doors here in Duvall. Thousands of conversations. And what I’ve heard over and over is how much people love this town and want to see it continue to thrive.
Every doorbell has been a reminder that Duvall’s strength comes from our people: neighbors who care deeply, volunteer often, and look out for one another.
To me, leadership means showing up and doing the work, not just during campaign season, but every single day. I’ll always be the kind of mayor who listens, works hard, and never asks anyone to do something I wouldn’t do myself. Doorbelling has been my favorite part of this campaign because it’s where I hear directly from you and every single conversation whether it’s on a driveway, porch or front steps, helps me better understand what matters most to our community.
The truth is simple: Duvall’s 2025–2026 budget is balanced.
We maintain healthy reserves across our funds — including our General Fund — to make sure we can weather unexpected costs or economic shifts without cutting services.
This budget uses a portion of those reserves for planned projects and investments- exactly what they’re there for. Those reserves aren’t “extra” money sitting around — they’re a sign of fiscal responsibility. They stabilize our city, protect essential services, and keep us prepared for the future.
And you don’t have to take my word for it. Every budget detail is published for the public to see on OpenGov. Transparency is how we build trust and keep our community informed: https://stories.opengov.com/…/published/6MBzSG4wW…
No matter who you’re supporting, showing up matters. Local elections shape the community we all share, and your voice makes a difference.
Many of you I’ve spoken with have mentioned you’re brand new to Duvall — welcome! We’re so glad you’re here.
If you’ve recently moved, make sure your voter information is up to date so your ballot gets to you on time.
Below is some helpful information and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out directly to King County Elections.
Register to vote! https://kingcounty.gov/…/how-to-vote/register-to-vote
Make sure your address is up-to-date if you just moved here! https://kingcounty.gov/…/register-to…/change-my-address
View your voter registration information, track your ballot and read about the contests on your ballot: https://info.kingcounty.gov/kcelect…/vote/myvoterinfo.aspx
Find out how to get your ballot if you need accessible voting options or if you’ll be out of town and more: https://kingcounty.gov/…/ballots/how-to-get-your-ballot
When you see numbers in the millions, it’s natural to wonder — is Duvall overspending?
Here’s what’s really happening:
A lot of our budget lives in restricted funds — like water, sewer, and stormwater utilities. Those are self-sustaining and paid for by user rates, not property taxes.
Then there are Capital and Street Funds, which rely on grants, impact fees, and savings for specific projects — like rebuilding 3rd Avenue or improving Main Street crossings.
Sometimes you’ll see a “negative” balance listed for one of those funds. That doesn’t mean the City is in debt — it often means we’re using reserves that were saved for exactly that purpose (for example, spending grant matches or construction savings).
In short: our funds are doing their jobs — maintaining the systems we rely on and investing in future improvements.
Amy McHenry for Duvall Mayor 