Community Profile

Pledge Status

Complete

Pledge Date

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Program Year

2023

Achievement

2023

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City of Verona

Verona, WI

Luke Diaz

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Verona, WI is a quickly growing community within the Greater-Madison area. The community has experienced rapid growth over the past decade, but continues to work towards conserving and protecting our areas natural assets. Mayor Diaz along with City Staff have committed to saving the monarch butterfly population, and had made great strides over the years to improve biodiversity within the community.

Community Spotlight

Arbor Day at the Verona Public Library

Children help to plant a tree on Arbor Day 2025.

Action Items Committed for 2023

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.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

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

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Luke Diaz	2026	12/2/2025		View Pledge
Mayor Luke Diaz	2024	1/19/2024	Signatories	View Pledge
Mayor Luke Diaz	2023	3/15/2023	Signatories	View Pledge
Mayor Luke Diaz	2022	3/7/2022	Signatories	View Pledge