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Meriden planners push for full‑time zoning enforcement officer; personnel committee approves position

Meriden Joint Finance & Personnel Committee · March 10, 2026
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Summary

Planning leadership requested a full‑time zoning enforcement officer to replace a part‑time arrangement; the personnel committee approved the personnel change, citing expected in‑house capacity to reduce consultant costs and support required plan updates.

The planning, development and enforcement director proposed increasing in‑house enforcement capacity with a full‑time zoning enforcement officer (ZEO) as part of the FY27 budget. The director told the committee that the city effectively has only a half‑time ZEO today because the associate city planner handles both planning and enforcement duties.

The budget presentation included a proposed salary line intended to be offset by eliminating a $95,000 seasonal/part‑time wages line the department rarely uses.…

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