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Protecting Duvall’s Environment Through Regional Leadership

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From 2018 to 2021, I had the honor of serving on the King Conservation District Committee as a representative of Sound Cities Association (SCA), a regional body focused on sustainable land use, natural resource management, and conservation across King County.

Why does this matter for Duvall? Because our rivers, forests, farms, and open spaces shape our quality of life, property values, and community health. On the committee, I worked to ensure Duvall’s unique environmental needs were represented in regional planning and funding decisions.

During my service, I advocated for programs that supported local farmers, protected watersheds, and encouraged sustainable development. I also helped direct grants to strengthen our regional food system—supporting projects that kept farmland viable and connected residents to local food sources.

This behind-the-scenes work mattered. It helped small cities like Duvall have a voice, protected our natural resources, and supported a healthy Snoqualmie Valley for generations to come. These are the values I’ll continue to champion as your mayor.

Shaping Policy Together Through the Public Issues Committee

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From 2022 to 2024, I had the privilege of serving as Duvall’s representative on the Sound Cities Association (SCA) Public Issues Committee (PIC)—a regional table where every member city has a voice and a vote.

Why does this matter for Duvall? Because so many of the decisions that shape our daily lives—on housing, transportation, public safety, climate, and more—start at the regional level. PIC is where city leaders come together to review policy proposals, share perspectives, and make recommendations that go on to the SCA Board of Directors.

For Duvall, that means ensuring our unique needs as a small city are heard alongside those of larger cities. It’s where we can speak up about the realities of living and working in the Snoqualmie Valley, and make sure those priorities are reflected in regional policy.

It may be work that happens behind the scenes, but it’s one of the most important ways we protect our seat at the table—and make sure Duvall’s voice helps shape the future of our region.