Throwback Thursday to Advocacy Hill Day in Olympia!
In addition to city advocacy, I’ve also been a strong advocate for our local PTSAs at the state capitol. As you can tell by the age of my kids in this photo, this was quite a few years ago—now they’re both taller than me!
Our school district spans two legislative districts, the 45th and the 12th, which has given me the privilege of working with senators and representatives who may hold different viewpoints, but share the same passion and care for the people they serve.
From transportation to special education to Materials, Supplies, and Operating Costs (MSOC), this last session was an intense one. I’ve always valued bringing updates back to our local PTSAs and serving as a voice for our students and families. And sometimes, that meant advocating twice—once with my “city hat” on and again with my “PTSA hat” on.
Advocacy—whether for schools or cities—has always been about the same thing for me: making sure our community is heard in the places where decisions are made.
Amy McHenry for Duvall Mayor 