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Residents push for citywide tree plan as council has $500,000 set aside
Summary
Community members urged the council to develop a public, trackable tree‑planting plan for a $500,000 allocation, recommending trees at bus stops and in disadvantaged schools to address heat and equity.
At the start of the public‑comment period, Eddie Lane told the council he had convened a community meeting on trees and urged the city to develop a community‑based plan to spend a council‑allocated tree budget. “This council allocated $500,000 for trees upfront,” Lane said, and he asked that the city track where trees are planted so residents can see the benefits.
Lane said meeting participants suggested prioritizing trees at bus stops to mitigate local heat and providing trees to schools in economically disadvantaged areas; he reported momentum from recent outreach and asked the council to adopt a plan for the funds. Council members thanked him and acknowledged the need for a plan and tracking so planting results can be visible during subsequent budget discussions.
