Resident Rick Ratziff urges training for code enforcement and police after ticketing, trespass concerns
Jul 20, 2026
At the July 20 Cañon City Council meeting, resident Rick Ratziff asked the city to provide training for code enforcement and police after what he described as repeated errors, including ticketing classic-car owners and an alleged improper trespass at the post office.
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Rick Ratziff told the Cañon City Council on July 20 that city code-enforcement officers lack basic knowledge about classic cars and that police officers failed to respond properly to a street flood he reported. "I don't feel it's my job to train these guys," he said, arguing the city should provide targeted training so staff can enforce ordinances consistently.
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