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Urbana marks 50th Tree City USA recognition as city arborist highlights history

Urbana City Council · April 28, 2026
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Urbana City Arborist Kevin Sanders presented the city's 2025 Tree City USA award and noted Urbana was among the original Tree City USA communities; Sanders thanked past mayors and council members for supporting urban-tree protection.

Kevin Sanders, Urbana’s city arborist, presented the city’s 2025 Tree City USA recognition to the council and mayor, noting Urbana was one of the original Tree City USA communities and that 2026 marks the city’s 50th recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation.

Sanders thanked the mayor, the council and past elected officials for their commitment to protecting city trees and funding the program. He introduced members of the Tree Commission and invited an elder commission member to present the award to the mayor for a photo.

The presentation was brief and ceremonial; no formal action was required of the council.

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