Author: amymcforduvall

Intersection Spotlight: Woodinville-Duvall Rd & W. Snoqualmie Rd

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If you’ve ever driven this stretch, you know the challenge: backups, tricky turns, and safety concerns. While this intersection isn’t within Duvall’s city limits, it absolutely affects our daily lives — and neighbors have asked me about solutions, including whether a roundabout might work here.

The good news: This intersection is already flagged in King County and regional transportation plans for improvements.

Options under study include:

• A roundabout (improved safety and flow, but requires more land)

• Turn lanes and channelization (focused fixes, less disruptive, but not a full solution)

• Signal upgrades (modern signals that adapt to traffic, though still stop-and-go)

Each approach has trade-offs. The final choice will depend on traffic studies, crash history, safety, and community input. Also, in the PSRC Regional Transportation Plan (2022-2050) appendix, Woodinville-Duvall Road is identified as a corridor needing operational and safety enhancements; intersection improvements are among the strategies listed.

What matters most is that we keep this project moving forward. With improvements already happening nearby on Woodinville-Duvall Rd — like bridge upgrades and corridor planning — fixing this intersection is the next big step toward safer, smoother travel for everyone.

I’ll keep sharing updates as the County moves into the study and outreach phase. Together, we can push for an improvement that makes sense for Duvall and the Valley.

Throwback Thursday

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Throwback Thursday to May of last year when I began volunteering at a local wildlife rehabilitation center. Since then, I’ve logged more than 190 hours of service.

As a Wildlife Care Assistant, my days can include preparing and delivering specialized diets, helping with the daily care of animals recovering for release, and—on the best days—releasing them back into the wild.

This role has been such a rewarding way to give back. It’s also allowed me to put my biology degree—and my lifelong passion for science and the natural world—back to work in a very hands-on way.

Every shift is a reminder of how connected we are to the wildlife that shares our valley, and how important it is to protect their habitats. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn, contribute, and live out this part of who I am.

I’m getting asked a lot…

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A little rain (or even a downpour) won’t stop me from knocking on doors! One of the questions I’ve been hearing most often lately is: What political party do you belong to? In Duvall, both the City Council and the Mayor’s office are nonpartisan roles. That’s intentional—our focus is on local challenges like traffic, public safety, managing growth, and protecting the character of our community. These are the issues that impact us every day, and they deserve solutions rooted in Duvall’s needs, not national party politics.

That said, I also understand that people want to know where I personally come from. I’ve always identified as an independent. On social issues, I tend to lean more liberal. I believe strongly in fairness, inclusion, compassion and caring for the most vulnerable populations in Duvall. On fiscal matters, I lean more conservative, with a strong commitment to sustainability, accountability, and ensuring government remains the right size to do its job well without unnecessary expansion.

I don’t fit neatly into a partisan box—and I think that’s a strength in local leadership. It allows me to weigh each issue, each project, and each decision on its own merits and ask one key question: What is best for Duvall?

That’s the perspective I’ve brought to City Council, and it’s the approach I’ll continue to bring as mayor.

Lead with Love Part 7

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Since early this year, I’ve shared my perspectives on leadership. When I talk about leading with love, I don’t just mean words—I mean action.

Love shows up in how we prioritize safety.
It shows up in how we design public spaces that welcome everyone.
It shows up in how we invest in programs that lift up families and support neighbors when they need it most.

Leading with love means weaving compassion into the fabric of city decisions. It means policies that reflect people’s real needs, budgets that reflect our shared values, and a city vision that reflects our hopes for the future.

Love isn’t passive—it’s active. It’s how we create a Duvall that doesn’t just work well, but feels like home.

Traffic

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Traffic is one of the biggest challenges we face in Duvall—and it’s not just about our city streets. The roads that connect us across the Snoqualmie Valley are critical for families, schools, farms, and commuters.

The good news? Years of advocacy are paying off. King County has recognized the NE 124th Street & West Snoqualmie Valley Road corridor as a top priority, with major investments identified to improve safety, reduce congestion, and protect these vulnerable roadways:

🔹 Turn pockets + signal replacement at NE 124th & W Snoqualmie Valley Rd ($5.77M)

🔹 Congestion relief from NE 124th to Novelty Hill Rd ($10.73M)

🔹 Major upgrades to NE Novelty Hill Rd ($92M)

🔹 Landslide prevention along W Snoqualmie Valley Rd ($4.94M)

Closer to home, the intersection of Highway 203 & Woodinville-Duvall Road is now a top priority in Duvall’s Transportation Plan. A study is underway, with goals to:

➡️ Reduce congestion

➡️ Improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists

➡️ Keep regional traffic flowing while protecting the character of our downtown

As your next mayor, I’ll keep pushing to make sure these aren’t just plans on paper. That means fighting for funding, building strong partnerships, and keeping local voices at the table as solutions move forward.

These aren’t just roads—they’re lifelines for our community. Let’s make sure our infrastructure grows with us, not against us.

Check out my original posts on 203 & Woodinville-Duvall RD: https://amymchenryforduvall.com/2025/07/29/lets-talk-about-the-203-woodinville-duvall-road-intersection/

And NE 124th ST & West Snoqualmie Valley RD: https://amymchenryforduvall.com/2025/07/22/regional-solutions-for-a-critical-corridor-ne-124th-st-west-snoqualmie-valley-rd/