City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the second week of October is designated as “Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week” throughout the State of California to recognize and celebrate the role Code Enforcement Officers have in our communities; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for the safety, health, and welfare of residents through the enforcement of Local, State, and Federal laws and ordinances dealing with various issues of building, zoning, housing, environmental, and health and safety; and WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, highly-qualified, and highlytrained professionals who strive to assist communities in the prevention of neighborhood deterioration, as well as enhance communities, ensure safety, and preserve property values; 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 Federal, State, County, and Local Officials; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria wants to recognize and honor its Code Enforcement Officers who continue to serve the community in a variety of ways to improve the quality of life for residents and businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, I ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria hereby proclaim the week of October 11 through 17, 2026, as:
“CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK”
in the City of Santa Maria.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 20th day of October 2026.
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor