Montgomery Congratulates Brooklyn Queens Land Trust
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Kings County Politics
State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery (D-Fort Greene, Boerum Hill, Red Hook, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Sunset Park, Gowanus, Park Slope) this week honored Brooklyn Queens Land Trust (BQLT) at their 10th Annual Celebration of Gardens.
BQLT is a 501 c(3) non-profit with a unique grassroots structure where the gardens are the members and garden representatives act on behalf of their gardens in an official capacity (either on the BQLT board or as voting members). Montgomery presented both BQLT and their former President, Demetrice Mills a proclamation in appreciation of the vital work they do.
“Today I see and celebrate community gardens playing an even larger role in our communities and especially in my district. They host events, encourage civic engagement and activism, engage our youth and seniors and provide affordable fresh produce even in the middle of food deserts, I truly remain committed to supporting and preserving these important spaces. I hope to continue to strengthen our community gardens and organizations like BQLT that are dedicated to doing this work.”
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