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Council confirms Jordan LaRue for code‑enforcement and animal‑control post
Summary
Council confirmed Jordan LaRue, a Benton City resident, as a prospective code-enforcement and animal-control officer after questions about experience and residency; the motion to confirm passed and LaRue was congratulated.
At the Sept. 16 meeting council members introduced and confirmed Jordan LaRue for a prospective code‑enforcement and animal‑control officer position.
Jenny, who handles code enforcement and animal control for the city, introduced LaRue as the chosen candidate and noted he is a Benton City resident. Council members asked about LaRue’s prior experience with code enforcement and animals; LaRue said he had customer-service experience, some exposure to animals while working at utility sites, and that he intends to learn municipal code.
"He's a Benton City resident, which is a huge opportunity for him to have a career and raise his family here," Jenny said after the vote. Council moved to confirm the hire, the motion was seconded and the council approved the confirmation. Members offered congratulations and best wishes.
LaRue will begin in the role following standard personnel onboarding and any required training; specific start date and compensation were not recited in the spoken record.
