Tag: #Leadingwithlove

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.

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. 💙

Throwback Thursday

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Throwback Thursday to November 2021

Back in the thick of the pandemic—when every week seemed to bring new challenges—I wanted to find a way to remind the incredible people who keep Duvall running that they weren’t alone. So I reached out to our community and asked you to share words of encouragement for our City Hall staff, Public Works crew, and Police Department. And wow, you all showed up in such a big way.

With your words, I was able to fill three big signs—front and back!—handwriting heartfelt notes, kind words, and messages of gratitude for each building. I delivered them in person, hoping they would brighten a difficult season and let our public servants know how deeply they are appreciated.

It might have been a small gesture, but it carried a powerful message: that Duvall is at its strongest when we lift each other up, when we pause to say “thank you,” and when we remember that behind every service, there are real people showing up for our community every single day.

That’s the spirit I’ll always carry forward—because the heart of Duvall has always been its people. 💙

Lead with Love Part 5

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Leading with love means never losing sight of why we lead.

It’s easy to get caught up in policies, timelines, and tough choices—but at the heart of it all are people. Neighbors. Families. Small business owners. Kids growing up here, and elders who helped build this town.

When I talk about leading with love, I’m talking about leading with them in mind—you in mind.

It means making decisions not just for today, but for the kind of Duvall we want to leave behind tomorrow.

It means slowing down to listen, even when things feel urgent.

It means remembering that leadership is not about being the loudest voice—but the most accountable one.

Duvall is special because of the way we show up for one another. That’s the spirit I want to protect and grow. A city where connection matters, where compassion shapes policy, and where everyone has a seat at the table.

So as we move forward, know this:

Love isn’t the easy path—it’s the intentional one.

And it’s the one I’ll keep walking, with and for this community.

Let’s keep building a Duvall where love leads the way. 💙

Lead with Love Part 4

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You may have heard me mention leading with love—but what does that really mean? Love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice.

Leading with love means showing up consistently, even when no one’s watching. It means choosing transparency over convenience, humility over ego, and progress over partisanship.

In Duvall, that looks like listening first, asking better questions, and making space for every voice at the table. It means prioritizing what brings us together—not what drives us apart.

Love shows up in the details:

– In the way we maintain our parks and trails.

– In how we plan for growth without losing our roots.

– In the care we give to local businesses, families, and future generations.

Duvall deserves leadership that doesn’t just work hard—but works with heart. I’m committed to leading that way, every day.

Let’s continue shaping a city that reflects our shared values—where love isn’t just part of the conversation. It’s at the core of every decision.

For the Love of Duvall 💙