Tag: #ideas

Ideas – Senior Housing Project

amymcforduvall

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. So instead of starting with a plan set in stone, I want to begin with a conversation.

One idea I’d love to explore with you is should Duvall have its own low-income senior housing project, similar to what the Senior Center in Carnation did?

A place where seniors can downsize, stay in town, and remain close to friends, family, and the community they love.

What features would make it feel like home — shared spaces, accessibility, or community gardens?

Share your thoughts — your input matters!

Ideas – Small Business Incubator

amymcforduvall

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. So instead of starting with a plan set in stone, I want to start with a conversation. One idea I’d love to explore with you is a year-round business incubator—a space where local makers, bakers, and creators can showcase their products throughout the year. Think of it like a farmers market, but open year round! As a Western Washington University alum, I was always inspired by the simplicity of the vendor’s row setup on campus. Duvall has an incredible number of home-based businesses, and this space could give them more opportunities to grow and connect with the community. This wouldn’t compete with our beloved farmers market; instead, it would complement it while keeping Duvall’s community vibrant and connected. What kinds of businesses or vendors would you love to see in a space like this?

Ideas – Historic Cemetery Restoration

amymcforduvall

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. So instead of starting with a plan set in stone, I want to start with a conversation. One idea I’d love to explore with you is restoring and enhancing our historic cemetery. Cemeteries aren’t just places of rest—they’re places of memory, history, and community identity. As I’ve visited cemeteries in other towns, I’ve seen how thoughtful restoration can both honor those who came before us and create a space that reflects the pride of the community. Restoration also gives us the chance to address past oversights and ensure every family’s story is remembered with dignity. Communities across the country are beginning to do this work, and I believe Duvall can too. We’ve already seen success with the grant funding secured for the Dougherty Farmstead. By building on that momentum and pursuing additional grants, we can invest in preserving this historic gem and others. Would this be meaningful to you? What kinds of improvements would you like to see?

Ideas – Veterans Memorial

amymcforduvall

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. So instead of starting with a plan set in stone, I want to start with a conversation. One idea I’d love to explore with you is the possibility of creating a Veterans Memorial here in Duvall. As I’ve traveled—and as you’ll see in this reel—there are so many ways communities honor their veterans, from simple to grand. I believe there’s great potential for partnerships with community organizations to help bring a vision like this to life. Would that be meaningful to you? Where might it belong? And what should it include to truly honor those who served? Your voice matters—let me know what you think.