By now, your ballots should have arrived. Our community works best when everyone participates, so please, make sure to vote. Voting is the most powerful way to make your voice heard. Local elections shape the community we live in every day. The streets we drive on, the parks we enjoy, the decisions about growth, safety,…

Endorsements matter. They’re more than names on a list – they’re a commitment of trust. When someone endorses a candidate, they’re saying, “This person represents my values and will work hard for our community.” I’m honored to have earned the endorsement of the following respected leaders in my run for City Council: • Mayor Amy…

I moved to Duvall from Austin, Texas ten years ago. At first it was because I had friends here I could couch surf with while I found work, but after finding it, I had a choice: Stay in Duvall, or move to Redmond. I stayed in Duvall. Why? It’s a great town. Five minutes from…

They’re finally up! This was the first project the newly reformed Duvall Cultural Comission put together, in our first meeting. Our Public Works Director came in talking about new signage needed in the town, and after his report, the Chair (me) had no idea what to do. What can I say, it was my first…

It’s August, which means it’s time I geared up my campaign for a vote in November. First up: Want a sign? Sure you do. Email me at jenn.c.hernandez@jenn.c.hernandez@gmail.com if you’re in the Duvall City Limits (or thereabouts) and would like a sign to show your support for my City Council Campaign! Designed by the lovely…

Are you going to any of the Summerstage concerts this summer? They’re a great way to spend an evening (even a work evening!) with friends and family, and get to know your fellow residents. The food trucks aren’t bad, either. Summerstage is one of the great things that makes Duvall a unique place to live.…

June is Pride Month, and as a member of the LGBT Community, Pride has a very special meaning for me. I grew up in Texas and came out as transgender while the AIDS epidemic killed our community mentors. I began my political life by stepping into the leadership void sadly left, organizing community events, art,…

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…