City of Somerville
Somerville, MA
Katjana Ballantyne
Summary for 2022
Somerville, Massachusetts is the most densely populated city in the the Northeast, with 80,000 residents living in four square miles. Mayor Ballantyne of Somerville has committed to helping to save the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with her signing of the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and looks forward to continuing to create more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
Village of Ridgefield Park
Ridgefield Park, NJ
John Anlian
Summary for 2022
The Village of Ridgefield Park, settled in 1685, is a residential urban-suburban community located in southeast Bergen County, New Jersey, and proudly boasts one of the longest continuous Fourth of July parades in the USA. It was first established in 1894. Like this grand country, Ridgefield Park is a rich source of good old American history. Our Public Library is a great place to learn more about us. Of 565 municipalities statewide, Ridgefield Park is one of only four with a village type of government in New Jersey operating a Walsh Act (city commission) form of government. Mayor John Anlian of Ridgefield Park, NJ is committed to saving the monarch butterfly by signing the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and he looks forward to engaging residents into building more monarch friendly gardens throughout the town.
Town of Selma
Selma, NC
Byron McAllister
Summary for 2022
Selma, NC was officially chartered as a Town on February 11, 1873, but the Town’s true birth took place on May 1, 1867. Selma was born as and still is a “Railroad Town,” and our rail heritage is still evident today, with our recently renovated 1924 Union Depot (Selma Union Depot) supporting Amtrak service. The Town of Selma is located at the corner of I-95 and future I-42 (Current US Highway 70) with a growing population of about 7,000. We are working to improve our horticulture operations in the Town of Selma and do our part to improve the environment. We feel taking this Pledge is a great step towards that goal.
Edgerton
Edgerton, WI
Christopher Lund
Summary for 2022
Edgerton is an established community (population 5,945) with a rich history and strong community spirit. Located in the fast growing I-90 corridor amid the rolling countryside of South-Central Wisconsin Edgerton is home to 14 parks/recreational areas, 1 golf course and tons of gardens (including a community garden) where pollinators are all welcomed. Mayor Christopher Lund of Edgerton, Wisconsin has committed to save the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with his signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge on March 9, 2022! Chris looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city and will work to provide education opportunities so Edgerton residents can learn more about our monarch friends and how they too can help!
City of Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Don Walters
Summary for 2022
The City of Cuyahoga Falls is located in northeast Ohio, with a population of over 50,000. Nestled along the Cuyahoga River, Cuyahoga Falls is a rich source of biodiversity, history, and recreational opportunities. The city boasts over a dozen public parks alongside various community, rain, and pollinator gardens. Businesses and residents are deeply committed to sustainability and environmentalism initiatives. The city pledges to provide adequate resources and opportunities to move forward in a more environmentally-friendly way. Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters is committing to focusing on saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators through his signing of the Mayor Monarch Pledge. He looks forward to engaging residents and other community members through educational outreach efforts and other resources to help make the city more pollinator-friendly and conscious.
City of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
Mattie Parker
Summary for 2022
Fort Worth is a city in North Central Texas. The city is located along a major monarch migration route and is situated where the Texas Cross Timbers meet the Great Plains, giving rise to its motto “Where the West Begins.” It is home to over 250 parks and the Trinity River Basin, offering prime monarch habitat. Mayor Price of Fort Worth has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by signing the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to continuing an ongoing program of new monarch habitats and community education on monarch conservation.
City of Gastonia
Gastonia, NC
Walker Reid
Summary for 2022
Gastonia, N.C., just minutes west of Charlotte, is one of the area’s best places to live and work with an ideal combination of location, size and livability. Gastonia is the largest of Gaston County’s 15 municipalities and one of the largest cities in the Charlotte metropolitan area. Selected as an All-America City three times, Gastonia’s desirable quality of life is the result of its beautiful natural surroundings, friendly neighborhoods, responsive government and vibrant business environment.
Yorktown
Yorktown, NY
Matt Slater
Summary for 2022
The Town of Yorktown is a beautiful community of 36,000 residents in Northern Westchester County, New York, 35 miles from New York City, with forty square miles of rolling hills, farmland, residential areas and light industry. Yorktown is comprised of many parks and open spaces where residents enjoy activities from swimming and playing sports to hiking nature trails and picnicking with family and friends. With excellent schools, active community organizations, and dedicated civic leaders. Town Supervisor Matt Slater, on behalf of the community, has committed Yorktown to the enthusiastic promotion, protection, support and recovery of the Monarch Butterfly
City of Lakeway
Lakeway, TX
Thomas Kilgore
Summary for 2022
The City of Lakeway is located in central Texas with a population of approximately 20,000 residents. The city enjoys abundant wildlife throughout its parks and trails, and is nestled next to beautiful Lake Travis at the beginning of the hill country. Mayor Kilgore of Lakeway, Texas has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators through his signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, and looks forward to building pollinator habitat throughout the city.
City of Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
Steve Allender
Summary for 2022
Rapid City is a fast-growing community located in western South Dakota with a population of 78,000. The city is located at the base of the beautiful Black Hills, about 30 minutes from Mount Rushmore, and has an extensive greenway and parks system and many community gardens. This "City of Presidents" values its natural surroundings and understands the importance of maintaining high levels of environmental quality, from bees to trees, as demonstrated by its Bee City USA and Tree City USA designations. Mayor Allender, with the support of the Rapid City Parks & Recreation Department and Standing Committee on Sustainability, has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with their signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
