Title
Proclamation for Arbor Day
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5.3: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney.)
MEETING DATE: November 4, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Lucas Raley, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, Director of Planning
Caitlyn Strickland, AICP, Planning Manager
Hunter Worthy, Urban Forester
Ian Erickson, Urban Forester
ITEM SUMMARY: The City of McKinney has taken a proactive approach to protecting our Urban Forest since 2001 by creating and implementing a Tree Preservation Ordinance. This year, we celebrate 22 years of receiving the Tree City USA Designation and have again been awarded the Platinum Scenic City Designation.
On November 8, 2025, the City of McKinney will be hosting our annual Share the Shade event. The Planning Department will be giving out over 200 trees to McKinney Residents starting at 8am in the plaza of City Hall.