Community Profile

City of Kennedale/Keep Kennedale Beautiful

Kennedale, TX

Brad Horton

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Kennedale is a vibrant city with a growing population, nestled on the southern edge of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission in partnership with the city takes care of the pollinator garden and Monarch Waystation, both conveniently located at TownCenter Park in the heart of Kennedale. This park, surrounded by iconic landmarks such as the Library, City Hall, and the 911 Memorial, serves as a hub for community events that attract both locals and visitors. Kennedale is passionate about creating a pollinator-friendly community. By involving residents and emphasizing the importance of native plants, milkweed and pollinators, the city strives to build a sustainable environment for future generations. The Keep Kennedale Beautiful Commission, comprised of appointed board members and dedicated volunteers, passionately cares for the city and its natural beauty. Visit their Facebook page at Keep Kennedale Beautiful for more details and ways you can contribute.

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.
Launch or maintain a public communication effort to encourage residents to plant monarch gardens at their homes or in their neighborhoods. (If you have community members who speak a language other than English, we encourage you to also communicate in that language; Champion Pledges must communicate in that language.)

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Host or support a native seed or plant sale, giveaway or swap.
Facilitate or support a milkweed seed collection and propagation effort.
Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.
Add or maintain native milkweed and nectar-producing plants in gardens in the community.
Host or support a monarch butterfly festival that is accessible to all residents in the community and promotes monarch and pollinator conservation, as well as cultural awareness and recognition.
Display educational signage at monarch gardens and pollinator habitat.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Brad Horton	2026	2/2/2026		View Pledge
Mayor Brad Horton	2025	4/8/2025	Leadership Circle	View Pledge
Mayor Jan Joplin	2024	12/12/2023	Leadership Circle	View Pledge
Mayor Jan Joplin	2023	3/31/2023	Leadership Circle	View Pledge
Mayor Brian Johnson	2021	2/22/2021		View Pledge

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