P R O C L A M A T I O N
Code Enforcement Officer Week
October 9 – October 15, 2023
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for the safety, health, and welfare of citizens in communities throughout the state of California through the enforcement of local, state and federal laws and ordinances dealing with various issues of building, zoning, housing, animal control, environment, health, and life safety; and WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers have challenging and demanding roles and often do not receive recognition for the job they do in improving quality of life for residents and businesses of local communities; and WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, highly-qualified and highly trained professionals who share the goals of preventing neighborhood deterioration, enhancing communities and ensuring safety, and preserving property values through knowledge, training, and application of housing, zoning, and nuisance laws; and WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers often have a highly-visible role in the communities they serve and regularly interact with the public and a variety of state, county, and local officials in their capacity as a Code Enforcement Officer; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg wants to recognize and honor our Code Enforcement Officers, Valerie Stump, and George Leinen, and acknowledge their role in leading the way to improve quality of life within our communities; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bernie Norvell, Mayor of the City of Fort Bragg, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim the second week of October as Code Enforcement Week in the City of Fort Bragg and call upon the residents to join in recognizing and expressing their appreciation for the dedication and service by our Code Enforcement Officers.
SIGNED this 23rd day of October, 2023
BERNIE NORVELL, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cristal Munoz, Acting City Clerk
No. 16-2023