City of Spokane
Spokane, WA
Nadine Woodward
Summary for 2023
The City of Spokane is the second largest city in Washington State. In the heart of the Inland Northwest, Spokane is home to over 220,000 residents. Also known as the Lilac City, Spokane showcases some of the most beautiful features the PNW is known for. Spokanites are dedicated to meeting and developing strategies that protect the natural environment of the region. Thus, Mayor Woodward is signing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge again in 2023 to commit to restoring the Monarch Butterfly’s habitat and encourage citizens of Spokane to do the same.
Municipality of Whitestone
Whitestone, ON
George Comrie
Summary for 2023
The Municipality of Whitestone is a rural Municipality in the District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada with a permanent population of 1100 and a seasonal population of over 4000. Whitestone has participated in the past and plans to engage the community through opportunities at the local elementary school, Library and with the Georgian Bay Biosphere organization. Plans include increasing butterfly habitat and community awareness.
City of Bee Cave
Bee Cave, TX
Kara King
Summary for 2023
Bee Cave is a city in Central Texas nestled in the Hill Country. Bee Cave has always been dedicated to protecting pollinators (it's in our namesake, after all.) We have made efforts on City property and in our parks to protect and provide habitat for all pollinators.
West York Borough
York, PA
Shawn Mauck
Summary for 2023
We have both community parks and a community garden that we plant healthy pollinator friendly plants and clover
Madison Heights
Madison Heights, MI
Roslyn Grafstein
Summary for 2023
The inner ring suburb of Madison Heights Michigan is located just north of Detroit with a population of roughly 30,000. The city boasts 13 parks covering over 100 acres. As well, multiple homes provide habitats to Monarch Waystations. Mayor Grafstein has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with her signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
City of Prairie Village
Prairie Village, KS
Eric Mikkelson
Summary for 2023
Prairie Village is a city in Johnson County, Kansas located in the heart of the Kansas City Metro region. With more than a dozen parks, green space is important to the City and it's more than 22,000 residents. Mayor Eric Mikkelson, with the support and guidance of the Prairie Village Environmental Committee, is taking the Monarch Pledge again in 2023, reaffirming the City's commitment to saving monarchs and other pollinators.
City of Denton
Denton, TX
Gerard Hudspeth
Summary for 2023
The City of Denton is a vibrant and growing community that is home to two state universities, the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University. With a combined enrollment of over 50,000 students, the universities attract all walks of life and bring in a variety of cultural, sports, and entertainment amenities to the Denton community. The City is also known for its music and arts community and strong commitment to sustainability through actions such as its 100% renewable electricity supply. Since becoming a member of Monarch City USA and Bee City USA, the City of Denton has shown its commitment to pollinator protection through the creation of pollinator gardens and the development of numerous gardening workshops and events, such as Monarch Madness.
City of Priceville
Priceville, AL
Sam Heflin
Summary for 2023
Priceville is a City of approx 3850, located in northern Alabama. Priceville is a bedroom community to three of the largest cities in Alabama. Priceville is a rural farming community that borders Wheeler Wildlife Refuge is home to about 80 whooping cranes and is very conscious of wildlife. As Mayor I pledge to encourage people to plant milkweed in their yard gardens and along our WWT treatment plant right of way to help save the Monarch Butterfly.
City of Florence, KY
Florence, KY
Julie Metzger Aubuchon
Summary for 2023
The City of Florence is located in Boone County, Kentucky. With roughly 32,000 residents, we are one of the fastest-growing communities in Northern Kentucky. We have 5 neighborhood parks, a Nature Park and several green spaces around the City. Mayor Aubuchon is committed to the restoration of monarch butterfly habitat in our community.
City of Lafayette
Lafayette, CO
JD Mangat
Summary for 2023
Lafayette, CO is a vibrant city located north of Denver with a population of approximately 32,000 residents. We value our many open spaces, wildlife species, and native plants. Our community prioritizes our planet and all of the creatures that inhabit it.
