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Inspector alleges racism and lack of written policies at DBI; others call for accountability and clearer processes
Summary
During public comment a longtime inspector accused DBI leadership of systemic racism and said the department lacks written directives; other inspectors disavowed the accusation and asked that future hires have familiarity with the city.
Spencer Gosh, who identified himself as a building inspector with 22 years' service, used the general public-comment period to assert systemic racism in DBI hiring, promotions and assignments and to say the department has operated "by word-of-mouth only" without written directives for more than four years. He told the commission those shortcomings have led to "complete confusion" in…
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