Emily Lee, Eustis city commissioner, spoke about the City of Eustis's affiliation with American Blue and the role of beautification initiatives in community building. She said the affiliation promotes planting, trees and flowers and has engaged staff, youth and volunteers. Lee described the programs as fostering pride, strengthening relationships and improving public spaces such as urban gardens and public art. The remarks were framed as an appeal to continue investing in public-space beautification to enhance quality of life and community connection. No formal actions or votes were taken on the topic during the remarks, and no funding amounts, schedules or specific projects were specified in the transcript.