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Did Not Report

Pledge Date

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Program Year

2024

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City of Port Isabel

Port Isabel , TX

Martin Cantu jr

Mayor

Pledge Summary

The beautiful city of Port Isabel is located on the southern part of Texas. Located in the Rio Grande Valley is a tourist destination due to their beautiful lighthouse that was built in 1852. With a population of only 8500 Mayor Martin Cantu Jr is dedicated to helping our community and taking the National Wildlife Mayors Monarch pledge.

Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2024

Communications and Convening ▸

Issue a proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species’ need for habitat. This proclamation must incorporate a focus on monarch conservation.
Engage with city parks and recreation, public works, sustainability, and other relevant staff to identify opportunities to revise and maintain mowing programs and milkweed / native nectar plant planting programs.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.

Systems Change ▸

Increase the percentage of native plants, shrubs and trees that must be used in city landscaping ordinances and encourage use of milkweed, where appropriate.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Martin Cantu jr	2024	4/30/2024		View Pledge