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Committed to Supporting Our Community

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I’ve proudly served on the Human Services Grants Ad-Hoc Committee throughout my entire eight years on the city council.

During that time, I championed a budget amendment that doubled the funding we put into human services—because I believe investing in these programs is essential to our community’s health and resilience.

Thanks to these grants, many critically needed organizations have received support, including Sno Valley Senior Center, Empower Youth Network, Acres of Diamonds, Holy Innocents Food Pantry, Hopelink, and many more.

I’m honored to continue standing up for those who need it most and helping build a stronger, more caring Duvall.

Throwback Thursday

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Throwback Thursday to four years ago, in 2021, our family took a leap into something new — becoming fosters for Homeward Pet Adoption Center.

Since then, we’ve had the joy (and occasional chaos!) of fostering 25 animals — one sweet puppy and 24 adorable, mischievous kittens. Along the way, we’ve learned how to gently help extremely unsocialized animals learn to trust, and how to nurse sick ones back to health so they could thrive.

Every single foster brought their own personality, challenges, and moments of pure joy into our home. Fostering has been one of the most rewarding ways we’ve been able to give back to our community — helping animals in need get the love, care, and stability they deserve before finding their forever homes.

Here’s to all the fosters, adopters, and volunteers out there making a difference — one paw at a time. And to our sweet past foster babies who found their new beginnings: Wanda, Natasha, Clint, Lollipop, GummiBear, Candy Cane, Bruno, Mirabel, Louisa, Ralph, Felix, Taffyta, Vanellope, Sequoia, Sycamore, Spruce, Banyan, Gingko, Charlie, Betty, Marjorie, Heartbreak Prince, York, Kit Kat and Skittles ❤️ Just some of these cuties pictured here. If you want to see more check out @McHenryFosterFam on Instagram.

Strengthening How We Work Together

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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.

The Big Issues: Affordable Housing

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Housing affordability touches everything—who can live here, who can stay here, whether our local businesses can find employees, and whether our kids, teachers, and first responders can build their futures in Duvall.

I’ve heard from:

• Longtime residents being priced out of their homes.

• Young families who want to stay but can’t find anything within their budget.

• Seniors hoping to downsize but finding no options that meet their needs.

We need more housing choices—not just more houses. That means:

• Supporting a mix of housing types—townhomes, cottages, senior-friendly units, and apartments in the right places.

• Ensuring new development aligns with our small-town character while creating opportunities for working families.

• Partnering with nonprofits and regional agencies to preserve affordability and invest in long-term solutions.

• Making it easier for residents to age in place or welcome extended family through accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

We can’t solve the housing crisis alone—but we can lead with compassion, creativity, and common sense. I’m committed to policies that keep Duvall a place where people of all ages and incomes can live, work, and thrive.

📸 Last year’s Sno Valley Senior Center ribbon cutting for their Carnation Senior Apartments project—a model for how thoughtful planning and partnerships can create the right housing in the right places.

SCA Nominating Committee

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Building Regional Power for Small Cities Like Duvall

Since 2023, I’ve had the honor of serving on the Sound Cities Association (SCA) Nominating Committee—the group responsible for recommending which city leaders from across King County serve on regional boards and committees.

Why does this matter for Duvall?

Because representation matters. From transportation and public health to housing and climate policy, these regional boards make decisions that directly impact our community. I’ve worked to ensure that appointments reflect diverse voices, balanced geography, and the real needs of smaller cities like ours.

One of my proudest accomplishments: helping get more Snoqualmie Valley leaders onto key regional boards—including a Carnation City Councilmember appointed to a regional growth board where our valley hadn’t been as well represented in the past. Our communities matter, and we deserve a seat at every table where decisions are being made.

It’s behind-the-scenes work—but it’s how we make sure Duvall isn’t left behind.