The newly opened Xabatin Community Park in Lakeport, California, has been adorned with a festive touch for its first Christmas. A new community Christmas tree was installed on December 13 and has since become a highlight of the park.
Situated at the edge of the park with a picturesque view of Clear Lake, the tree has quickly become a beloved attraction for community members. Many have shared photos of the tree adorned with colorful lights against the backdrop of Mount Konocti and Clear Lake on social media.
The successful completion of the tree project has been credited to the efforts of Stacey Mattina, the former mayor of Lakeport, and District 4 Supervisor Michael Green. Green contributed $25,000 from discretionary funds allocated from county cannabis revenue towards the project. Mattina expressed her gratitude to the Board of Supervisors for their support, stating that the city’s holiday dreams had come true thanks to their generosity.
The city of Lakeport purchased a 16-foot artificial tree for the park, with plans to expand its holiday decorations along the lakefront in 2024. Mattina emphasized that the tree is not just a holiday decoration, but a symbol of unity and community spirit. The council also announced that next year, the tree will be 10 feet taller, as Wintergreen Corp., the company from which the tree was purchased, offers commercial grade trees ranging up to 76 feet tall.
Supervisor Green commended Mattina for her vision in adding a holiday feature to the park. He emphasized that the community owed her thanks for her efforts. City Manager Kevin Ingram also praised Mattina for her hand in helping Public Works staff assemble the tree.
In addition to offering praise to Mattina, Green remarked that the tree and the park looked great, and he applauded the city for unifying the community after the challenges it had faced in recent years.
Overall, the new community Christmas tree at Xabatin Community Park has been a symbol of holiday cheer and community spirit, thanks to the collaborative efforts of city officials and community members.
