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Committee approves filling vacant plans examiner position; city manager says general fund will cover salary
Summary
The Finance Committee approved filling the vacant plans examiner role in the Building Department; Building Official Zia Pew said the position is essential to protect public safety, property values and support development by restoring plan-review capacity.
The Homewood City Finance Committee voted 3-0 on June 2 to approve filling an open plans examiner position in the Building Department.
Building Official Zia Pew framed the request around three priorities: protecting public safety, protecting property values and supporting economic development. Pew said that due to high construction volume the department is spending about 30–40% of his time on plan review—roughly double what a…
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