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Councilors warn proposed cuts to code enforcement and mowing could worsen blight; ask mayor’s office for alternatives
Summary
Council members pressed the mayor’s office and finance staff about proposed reductions affecting code inspections, mowing cycles and graffiti abatement, saying cuts risk transferring enforcement burdens to neighbors and slow permitting and upkeep.
Several councilors told the mayor’s office and finance staff they are concerned that proposed FY26 reductions affecting code enforcement, mowing cycles and related maintenance would deepen blight and hamper development.
Councilors said a recently reported loss of a code‑inspector position would slow nuisance‑abatement responses and increase neighborhood complaints. Brent (code enforcement lead, referenced in…
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