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Council awards 2026 Cedar Hill Green funding to Connecting Cedar Hill
Summary
Council approved funding for the 2026 Cedar Hill Green award to Connecting Cedar Hill / Building Kingdom Community Church and heard remarks about the group's garden-based programming and community distribution of produce.
Council considered the Beautification and Environmental Sustainability (BEST) Board recommendation to award 2026 Cedar Hill Green funding to Connecting Cedar Hill and Building Kingdom Community Church. A representative thanked the board and council and described the group's Garden of Love program, which partners with Shift 18+ and provides fresh produce to the community.
"I'm grateful. I'm thankful," the presenter said when accepting the award on behalf of the group. The motion to award funding was made by Councilmember McCurdy and seconded; the council approved the recommendation by voice vote. The recipient described planting crops (squash, okra, beets, black-eyed peas and corn), plans for irrigation funded by a city grant, and giving produce to local fire and police departments.
Mayor Steve Mason thanked the presenters and noted the council's interest in learning the backstory behind community programs that receive city funding. The council's action allocates the grant award as recommended by the advisory board; administrative staff will finalize any grant documents and follow-up reporting requirements.
