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Pledge Status

Active

Pledge Date

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Program Year

2026

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City of Northglenn

Northglenn, CO

Meredith Leighty

Mayor

Pledge Summary

The City of Northglenn is located just 15 minutes north of Denver, CO with approximately39,000 residents. The city has committed to protecting nature, as noted by being a Tree City USA for over 34 years. To further the City of Northglenn's commitment for preserving our city parks, trails and open spaces, the city has committed time and resources into saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor's pledge, pollinator friendly plantings and annual resident education and engagement.

Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2026

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 ▸

Host or support a native seed or plant sale, giveaway or swap.
Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.
Initiate or support community science (or citizen science) efforts that help monitor monarch migration and health.
Add or maintain native milkweed and nectar-producing plants in gardens in the community.

Systems Change ▸

Reduce or eliminate the use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that are harmful to monarchs and pollinators and urban wildlife.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Meredith Leighty	2026	5/7/2026		View Pledge
Mayor Meredith Leighty	2025	3/18/2025	Leadership Circle	View Pledge