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Mendocino supervisors require verifiable contact info for most code complaints, keep anonymity option under manager discretion
Summary
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to clarify the county's code-violation complaint process, requiring complainants to provide names and verifiable contact information while preserving confidentiality and giving code enforcement discretion to prioritize anonymous tips.
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 9 clarified how the county will accept and prioritize code-violation complaints, requiring that complainants provide a real name and verifiable contact information while continuing to shield that information from public disclosure where allowed by law.
The board voted unanimously to give Code Enforcement managers discretion to prioritize anonymous complaints only when resources or safety concerns justify immediate action. The supervisors said the change is intended to reduce repetitive, vexatious anonymous filings that have strained staff and to help staff ensure the safety of inspectors who respond to potentially hazardous sites.
Why the board acted:…
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