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Council proclaims Arbor Day April 9 and Earth Day April 22; Sustainability Commission invited to accept proclamations
Summary
The Sammamish City Council issued proclamations declaring April 9, 2025 Arbor Day and April 22, 2025 Earth Day, and invited the Sustainability Commission to accept the proclamations and participate in related events.
The Sammamish City Council on April 8 issued two proclamations: April 9, 2025 as Arbor Day and April 22, 2025 as Earth Day in the city of Sammamish.
Councilmember comments summarized the proclamations’ purpose. The Arbor Day proclamation noted Sammamish’s Tree City USA recognition and referenced the city’s 2019 Urban Forest Management Plan; it cited urban-forest benefits including air-quality improvements, habitat and stormwater mitigation, and the city’s tree-care budget benchmark. The Earth Day proclamation invoked the 2025 global theme emphasizing renewable energy and encouraged community actions to reduce carbon emissions and conserve resources.
The mayor invited members of the Sustainability Commission to the dais to accept both proclamations; council members noted opportunities for public events and education tied to Earth Day and Arbor Day.
Ending: The council scheduled a photo opportunity with Sustainability Commission members and encouraged residents to participate in upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day activities.
