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Throwback Thursday

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Throwback Thursday: Kitten Yoga Edition

One of my favorite fostering memories was bringing our foster kittens (a litter of 5!) to kitten yoga! Watching people light up while the kittens played reminded me that fostering isn’t just about caring for animals—it’s about creating moments of connection, building community, and sharing the work of organizations that make a difference.

That’s the same spirit I bring to my campaign: leadership that’s about more than policies on paper—it’s about engaging with people, lifting up the good work happening around us, and finding ways to bring joy and connection into our community.

Whether it’s fostering kittens or shaping policy, I believe Duvall thrives when we work together, support one another, and make space for both care and community.

Have you ever tried kitten yoga—or another activity that brought people together in an unexpected way?

Small-Town Businesses

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Our small-town businesses are the heart of Duvall 💙 From coffee shops to family-run restaurants, they’re where we gather, where our kids get their first jobs, and where so many of our traditions are rooted.

As a small business owner myself, I know how important it is for the city to support—not hinder—local businesses. When they thrive, our whole community thrives. 🌟 I’d love to hear from you: 👉 What can Duvall be doing better to support our local businesses?

Check out the video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14JB752prna/

Throwback Thursday

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Throwback Thursday to so many great memories volunteering in our schools!

Whether it was pasting poems into poetry books for kindergartners, reading one-on-one with students in the hallways, helping at the student store, or supporting special events like Field Day—I’ve always loved being involved in our children’s schools.

Those small moments—seeing a student light up while reading, helping a class celebrate their creativity, or simply being an extra set of hands on a busy day—remind me how important it is for our community to show up for kids and educators.

It’s one of the ways I’ve tried to give back, and it’s also what keeps me hopeful for the future of Duvall—because when we invest in our children, we’re investing in the heart of our community. 💙

Lead with Love Part 6

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Since March, I’ve been sharing what leading with love means to me—and why it matters for Duvall. It’s more than a theme; it’s a commitment to guiding decisions with care, integrity, and hope for the future.

Leading with love isn’t just about how we show up today—it’s about the future we create together. When we make decisions for Duvall, we’re not only shaping the present—we’re shaping the experiences of kids riding their bikes to school, families putting down roots, and generations yet to come.

Leading with love means building a city that lasts. A city where safety, opportunity, and connection are protected. A city where the next generation can feel the same pride we do in calling Duvall home.

That’s the heart of leadership: not just solving today’s challenges, but planting seeds for a future full of promise.

Let’s keep leading with love—because the brightest future we can build is a community rooted in care, integrity, and hope. 💙

Ideas – Public Art

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I’ve been getting asked what my ideas are for Duvall—and I do have them. Plenty. But here’s what I believe: the best ideas for our city don’t come from one person. They come from listening, asking good questions, and working together—with our community, City Council, and city staff. One idea I’d love to explore with you is how public art can shape the way our city feels. As you’ll see in this reel, there are so many creative possibilities—from murals and sculptures to mosaics, lighting and more. Many of these examples are right here in Duvall—we’re lucky to already have an incredible -and growing- selection of public art! So I want to ask you: What’s your favorite kind of public art? If Duvall could add one piece tomorrow, what would you want it to be? Your voice matters—let me know what you think.