Politics & Government
No Mowing? Elmhurst Aldermen Open To It – For A Time
Such a program would support early spring pollinators and other insect populations, aldermen said.
ELMHURST, IL – A couple of Elmhurst aldermen are proposing the city consider allowing residents to hold off on mowing in the spring.
Aldermen Karen Sienko and Michael Bram pointed to no-mow programs in Britain to support early spring pollinators and other insect populations.
They noted some suburbs have such programs. Among them are Western Springs, Villa Park, Lombard, Naperville and Franklin Park.
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According to the aldermen's memo, a review shows Elmhurst ordinances do not allow residents to take part in programs such as No Mow 'Til Mother's Day, Now Mow April/May or Slow Mow Summer.
They pointed to the Bee City Zoo website as having a lot of information on no-mow programs.
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On Monday, the City Council is set to vote on sending the issue to one of its committees.
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