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Students urge more tree planting and neighborhood cleanups at Carson council shadow event
Summary
During the student-run public-comment period, several young residents urged the City of Carson to add trees near schools for shade, increase neighborhood cleanups, and organize community events.
During the mock public-comment portion of Shadow the Mayor Day on July 29, multiple students urged the city to focus on neighborhood beautification and environmental improvements.
"I think we should plant more trees around the schools because they prove shade and help the environment," said Miranda, a community speaker. Another student, Tennessee, asked for more cleanups and updates to parks to keep neighborhoods attractive and safe.
City representatives acknowledged the suggestions: the assistant city manager referenced a regional initiative that had led to 200 trees planted the previous year and described the city’s emphasis on climate resilience and urban heat mitigation. Officials encouraged students to bring community ideas to formal agenda items if they wished to pursue action.
