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Safety and Permits warns 2026 cuts risk slower reviews; pledges technician hires, express reviews and to deny incomplete applications
Summary
Tammy Jackson, director of the Department of Safety and Permits, told the council at the Oct. 27 budget hearing that the department aims to standardize building-safety compliance, reduce staff touches per permit and expand outreach — even as proposed 2026 cuts would limit training and raise turnover risk.
Tammy Jackson, director of the Department of Safety and Permits, told the council at the Oct. 27 budget hearing that the department aims to standardize building-safety compliance, reduce the number of staff touches per permit and expand outreach and reform initiatives — even as the proposed 2026 budget trims personnel and operating funds.
"Last year during this time, we had less than 100 employees. And as you'll see from the presentation, we have over 100 employees today," Jackson said, then outlined new process goals that include weekly by-appointment days, online how-to guides and a commitment to "deny incomplete applications within 5 days." She framed those steps as low-cost changes meant to…
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