Cheltenham Township
Elkins Park, PA
Alyson Elliott
Summary for 2022
Cheltenham Township, established in 1682 as part of Philadelphia County, PA, is proud of its 300+-year history. With its prominent Abolitionist leadership, including housing Camp William Penn for Colored Soldiers during the Civil War, its integrated residential setting, two Historic Districts and 8 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, many of Cheltenham’s current population of approximately 38,000 host bumper stickers proudly claiming, “I Choose Cheltenham”. Also noted with that slogan, in addition to Historic and Diverse, are the descriptors: Creative, Progressive, and Green. Cheltenham Township is a First Class Township with a Home Rule Charter in Montgomery County, PA. The Township is home to five colleges/universities, a technical school, a thriving art center and an adult school organization. Volunteers serve through Friends groups to support a number of parks, community gardens, sports teams, and libraries. Hundreds of others serve on municipal and school committees and as firefighters. With 25 parks or public green spaces over our total 9 square miles, Cheltenham residents are happy to flock outdoors. The Township’s active Environmental Advisory Council continues to advocate for sustainable yards and practices, and Cheltenham was an early adopter of a Sustainability Plan, which was incorporated into our Comprehensive Plan document. Goals named in the Sustainability Plan include community engagement, ecological stewardship, sustainable development, and healthy living for all. As such, the Monarch Pledge fits well with the efforts already underway in Cheltenham to protect native habitats, reduce/reverse climate change, and engage the community toward a sustainable future. It is in this spirit that we sign onto the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge.
Village of Elwood
Elwood, IL
Doug Jenco
Summary for 2022
The monarch butterfly is an iconic American species whose multigenerational migration and metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly has captured the imagination of millions of Americans. For those that have already joined in creating a healthy habitat for these magnificent butterflies we applaud you. We encourage all people across our great nation to create pollinator gardens so that the monarch butterfly will once again flourish across the continent.
Apple Valley
Apple Valley, MN
Clint Hooppaw
Summary for 2022
This Pledge is one additional way the City strengthens our ongoing commitment to enhancing our environment with educational components, utilizing native plants in City projects, and offering the Rainwater Rewards program to better pollinator habitat on private properties.
Village of New Lenox
New Lenox, IL
Timothy Baldermann
Summary for 2022
The Village of New Lenox is a city located in the south west suburbs of Chicago with a population of about 28,000. The Village is dedicated to the mission of environmental change, having been recognized as a “Tree City” for over 20 years running, amongst other program initiatives. Mayor Baldermann 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.
Village of Flossmoor
Flossmoor, IL
Michelle Nelson
Summary for 2022
The Village of Flossmoor is a beautiful suburb of Chicago with just under 10,000 residents. We feature tree-lined streets, a variety of historic homes, excellent schools, a diverse and inclusive population, an extensive sculpture garden and sprawling parks, and a thriving small business community. Flossmoor is dedicated to green initiatives and has a Green Commission to help advance that work. As a Village, we have been working on replacing our tree canopy by planting hundreds of trees annually, we host a large annual recycling event and promote daily recycling activities, we discourage idling, we maintain a free seed library, we use native plantings in newly landscaped public areas, and in 2022 we are installing a butterfly garden in one of our local parks! Mayor Nelson is committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with her signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge and looks forward to working with the Green Commission and residents to build more pollinator habitats throughout the Village.
Borough
Madison, NJ
Robert Conley
Summary for 2022
Madison is a classic suburban community about 25 miles from Manhattan. Madison is a family-friendly place with a diverse population. It is a very walkable community which includes many parks and gardens. Madison is committed to conservation and preservation.
City of Trenton
Trenton, MO
Linda Crooks
Summary for 2022
Trenton is located in Northwest Missouri. We have the opportunity to create interest in the monarch butterfly. Barnes Greenhouses is a locally owned business and will help with our efforts. We will work with the Trenton Park Department and with the Trenton R9 School District.
City of Lawrence KS
Lawrence , KS
Courtney Shipley
Summary for 2022
With a deep appreciation for diversity, education, arts, parks, recreation, and community, Lawrence prides itself on being independent of its counterparts in the region. Lawrence, with a population of more than 100,000, is home to Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of Kansas. Lawrence boasts many amenities of larger cities while maintaining the Midwestern small-town charm that its residents value. Lawrence was founded on the banks of the Kansas River in 1854. Located between the Kansas City metropolitan area and the State's capital of Topeka, Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County. In some of the community parks, we have plants for pollinators through the use of butterfly gardens. We also host programs to educate the public about what they can do to assist the continued support of pollinators.
Village of Wilmette
Wilmette, IL
Senta Plunkett
Summary for 2022
The Village of Wilmette is located in the North Shore suburbs of the city of Chicago. Wilmette has a population of roughly 28,000. The Village is located along Lake Michigan and is home to extensive urban forests and a large tree canopy. President Plunkett of Wilmette, IL has committed to saving monarch butterflies, preserving native pollinators, and making progress on a variety of Village sustainability initiatives. Village Trustees and staff look forward to engaging residents in upkeeping and expanding our pollinator habitat throughout Wilmette.
City of La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
Mitch Reynolds
Summary for 2022
The City of La Crosse is a city far west on the Mississippi River in the Driftless Region surrounded by bluffs and hills. The population is roughly 50,000 and is home to over 40 parks. Mayor Reynolds of La Crosse, WI has committed to joining the effort by creating healthy habitats for these magnificent butterflies by signing the Mayors' Monarchs pledge and looks forward to further educating the community.
