Commissioners back creating code enforcement officer funded initially with interest income

Jan 21, 2026

Staff asked the board to create a code enforcement officer as a centralized coordinator for county code issues; proposal recommends seeding an ongoing fund with interest income (building permanent fees), a $150,000 fully loaded position, and $250,000 for abatement activities in year one.

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County staff presented a plan to establish a single code enforcement officer to coordinate code‑related activity across building, planning, public works, sheriff and civil teams. The new position would act as a hub for intake, triage and coordination, with departments continuing to manage enforcement tasks within their technical expertise.

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