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Clovis outlines results, next steps for Kalinda beautification and litter‑abatement grant
Summary
City staff reported larger‑than‑expected cleanup activity and community outreach under the Kalinda grant, including mass volunteer cleanups, expanded disposal infrastructure and a renewed award for another year. Officials said future work will focus on more trash cans, student curriculum and marketing to sustain behavior change.
Margaret Johnston, Carolina grant coordinator for the City of Clovis, told the city commission that the first iteration of the Kalinda beautification and litter‑abatement grant met requirements and delivered substantial cleanup and outreach activity.
Johnston said the program required attendance at cohort meetings, three events tied to Kalinda strategies, multiple contracts and a comprehensive beautification plan. The city implemented the Theory of Planned Behavior in its outreach, aiming to influence…
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