Mayor Eduardo Martinez
City of Richmond
October 1, 2024
Melvin Willis
District 1 Councilmember
City of Richmond
Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week – Second Week of October WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for the safety, health, and welfare of citizens in communities throughout the City of Richmond by enforcing local, state, and federal laws and ordinances addressing building, zoning, housing, animal control, environmental, health, and life safety issues; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers face challenging and demanding roles and often do not receive the recognition they deserve for improving the quality of life for residents and businesses within our community; and
WHEREAS, the role of Code Enforcement Officers has expanded significantly in recent years, with local jurisdictions increasingly relying on their expertise and training to maintain community standards; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, highly qualified, and highly trained professionals who work tirelessly to prevent neighborhood deterioration, enhance community standards, ensure public safety, and preserve property values through knowledge, training, and the enforcement of housing, zoning, and nuisance laws; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers often have a highly visible role in the community, regularly interacting with the public and collaborating with a variety of federal, state, county, and local officials; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond wishes to recognize and honor the contributions of Code Enforcement Officers who serve our community and acknowledge their role in leading efforts to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Eduardo Martinez, on behalf of the Richmond City Council, Richmond do hereby declare the second week of October as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week in the City of Richmond, and call upon all residents to join in recognizing and expressing their heartfelt appreciation for the dedication and service of Code Enforcement Officers who work to enhance the safety and well-being of our community.
Vice Mayor Jimenez
District 6 Councilmember
City of Richmond