City of Lewisburg
Lewisburg, TN
Jim Bingham
Summary for 2021
Lewisburg, TN is a small rural community with a population of approximately 11,000. We are located in the foothills of southern Middle TN. Mayor Jim Bingham is committed to the health and well being of all citizens. By making this pledge, Mayor Bingham is also, committed to our environment.
City of Pharr
Pharr, TX
Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez
Summary for 2021
The City of Pharr is located in an area considered the monarch highway and the importance to conserve our native habitat for all native plants and animals is what has led us to pledge and continue to commit to saving our wildlife. The monarch being one of the most important while indirectly helping other plants and animals in the process.
City of Grapevine
Grapevine, TX
William D. Tate
Summary for 2021
City of Grapevine, TX is in the heart of the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex with a population of just over 54,000. Known for its hometown feel, and renowned festivals and events, residents and visitors enjoy over 1,600 acres of parkland, 23 trails and more than 9 miles of shoreline along Grapevine Lake. Mayor William D. Tate is committed to reversing the decline of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and continues to engage with the people of Grapevine in providing more habitat for these magnificent creatures.
Town of Annetta
Annetta, TX
Sandy Roberts
Summary for 2021
Annetta has a population of 2830. We work in coordination with the Parker County Master Gardeners to maintain the gardens at Town Hall.
Village of Hawthorn Woods
Hawthorn Woods, IL
Dominick DiMaggio
Summary for 2021
The Village of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, located just 35 miles north of the City of Chicago with approximately 8,350 residents, is an upscale, friendly “rural by design” community. As a certified Bee City USA affiliate and an International Dark Sky Community, the Village is fiercely committed to protecting our natural resources, boasting twenty-three park sites and two pollinator habitats – Brierwoods Preserve and our newly dedicated Meadowlark Park and Arboretum. Mayor Dominick DiMaggio of the Village of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, has committed to saving the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and looks forward to expanding pollinator environments throughout the community.
Village of Lake Zurich
Lake Zurich, IL
Tom Poynton
Summary for 2021
Lake Zurich is a suburban Chicago village with many natural areas, wetlands and oak woodlands that are wonderful habitats for monarchs and other pollinators. It also has residents, a village board and staff who are willing to help save the monarch. With the help of a local conservation group, milkweed and other pollinator plants are being distributed and planted. Frequent educational classes in environmentally friendly landscaping are presented. The Village supports the restoration of local natural areas to improve pollinator habitat. This is a community which cares about our local environment and the plight of the monarch.
City of Cooper City
Cooper City, FL
Greg Ross
Summary for 2021
Cooper City is a lovely bedroom community in Broward County with approximately 35,000+ residents, founded in 1959 by Morris Cooper. Many families and young professionals live here due to the excellent school system, safe environment and quality sports programs. Cooper City takes great pride in their well maintained mature tree canopy evidenced by the City logo which is a tree with the words "Someplace Special". This extensive tree canopy provides tremendous amounts of wildlife habitat.
City of Gentry
GENTRY, AR
Kevin Johnston
Summary for 2021
The city of Gentry is a small town with a population of roughly 5,000. The City is located in beautiful and thriving Northwest Arkansas. Our community and region strives to provide outdoor opportunities for our residents and visitors. The City will endeavor to educate and engage our community on the opportunities to provide pollinator habitat. Mayor Johnston of Gentry, Arkansas has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayors' Monarch Pledge.
City of Houston
Houston, TX
Sylvester Turner
Summary for 2021
The City of Houston contains a land area of 671 square miles and has a population of 2.3 million people. The city is located near the gulf coast and contains and is surrounded by multiple ecoregions, including coastal prairies and marshes, pineywoods, Columbia bottomlands, and post oak savannah. Mayor Turner has committed to working to save the monarch butterfly through numerous conservation efforts throughout the city.
City of Chamblee
Chamblee, GA
Eric Clarkson
Summary for 2021
Located just 14 miles from downtown Atlanta, Chamblee is a vibrant urban city with a diverse community and international flair. The City of Chamblee began as a small rail town and was incorporated in 1908. Through multiple annexations, the City has grown to more than 7 square miles and 29,000 residents. Mayor Clarkson of Chamblee, Georgia is committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the signing of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and looks forward to engaging residents in building more pollinator habitat throughout the city.
