Proclamation
Recognizing
Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
WHEREAS, the State of California has proclaimed the 2nd week of October as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week in California; and WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for the safety, health, and welfare of the residents, visitors and businesses of the City of Orange through the enforcement of local codes or ordinances on a variety of issues including building, zoning, housing, environmental, 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 maintaining our quality of life; and WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, highly trained professionals committed to preventing neighborhood decline, enhancing community well-being, ensuring public safety, and preserving property values through the enforcement of housing, zoning, building, and nuisance regulations; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers serve in a highly visible capacity within the City of Orange, consistently delivering quality customer service and demonstrating professionalism in their interactions with the public and officials at the federal, state, county, and local levels; and WHEREAS, the City of Orange seeks to recognize and honor the dedicated Code Enforcement Officers who serve our community, and to acknowledge their vital role in upholding the standards that preserve the high quality of life we all enjoy NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dan Slater, Mayor of the City of Orange, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim the second week of October 2025 as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. Accordingly, we encourage our residents and businesses to join us in applauding these fine individuals and thanking them for the dedicated work they do in our community.
DATED this 14th day of October 2025.
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Daniel R. Slater, Mayor
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