Jenn Hernandez

My name is Jenn Hernandez, a fifty year old professional writer and cartoonist who has been living in Duvall for eleven years. In those eleven years, I’ve come to love My Little Town and its unique mix of urban, rural and artistic life. As the chair of the City of Duvall’s Cultural Commission, I’ve tried to balance that mix, leaning heavily into the art aspect of the job, but as well as helping define budgets and logistics with the City’s help.

I was born in San Antonio, Texas in the mid 70s, brought up on a steady stream of Star Trek, Star Wars and Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny cartoons. This led to a love of reading and art. I began writing when I was thirteen, and cartooning shortly after that. I joined the Cartoon/Fantasy Organization and worked to get into the world of comics while working with a myriad of other artists. But, to be realistic, comics wouldn’t pay the bills though, so I worked the next thirty years as a technical support and customer service rep, until finally landing a job that pays me to write.

After various moves to Austin in Texas, and then Renton, Bellevue and Redmond, I settled in Duvall.

With an interest in art, I got involved chairing the city’s Cultural Commission. The Commission has taught me what the city’s character is, and given me a grasp of the history of our town, while also beautifying the city refreshing older, and commissioning new, art. A mind-set I believe I can take with me to City Council to help guide the future of our town. I’ve worked with the City’s staff for over a year, learning how to coordinate with the city on projects and budgets. Through the Commission, I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to work with the city on your behalf.

I hope I can count on your vote to help get that future started.