Port Orchard Council confirms Paul Manzano as new code enforcement officer

The City Council of Port Orchard convened on June 17, 2025, to address several key agenda items, primarily focusing on personnel changes within the city's code enforcement department.

The meeting began with a discussion regarding the recent vacancy of the Code Enforcement Officer 1 position, which became available following an employee departure in February 2025. The city has successfully recruited Paul Manzano, currently one of two part-time parking enforcement officers, for this role, with an effective start date of July 13, 2025. This marks the second instance in recent history where a parking enforcement officer has been promoted to a code enforcement position.

Councilmember Chang moved to adopt a resolution confirming the mayor's appointment of Manzano, which received a second from Councilmember Morrissey. The council unanimously supported the resolution, recognizing Manzano's contributions to parking enforcement and expressing confidence in his capabilities to transition into the new role.

Director Bond provided insights into Manzano's background, noting his previous experience in public works and parks maintenance in Hawaii, as well as his current part-time work with Washington State Ferries. Bond emphasized that Manzano's familiarity with the city and its streets would be advantageous in his new position.

The council also briefly touched on the topic of code enforcement activities, particularly concerning community concerns about enforcement on Saturdays. However, this discussion was deemed outside the scope of the current agenda item.

In conclusion, the meeting highlighted the city's efforts to bolster its code enforcement capacity through strategic personnel changes, while also acknowledging the potential challenges in parking enforcement due to the promotion. The council's unanimous support for Manzano's appointment reflects a commitment to maintaining effective city services amidst staffing transitions.