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Tree protection

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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.

Public comments (2)

SupportiveMagnita HopperOct 15, 2026

A former senator urged commissioners to keep tree-protection codes strong and make trees a priority so they don't become, like the train on the city flag, a remnant of history.

City Commission Meeting - Oct 15, 2026 · 2:55:59 →
ConcernedMokshaOct 1, 2026

Argued only ~2% of the tree mitigation fund goes to actual trees, criticized tree cutting without permits, invasive species, and the GFR site tree removal, and urged commissioners to protect the canopy.

City Commission Meeting - Oct 1, 2026 · 1:51:43 →