Pasco staff report large code-enforcement caseload and an estimated 800-case backlog

May 12, 2026

City staff said Pasco receives thousands of annual complaints and currently has two full-time code officers, leading to an estimated backlog near 800 cases; council discussed triage, reallocating staff and possible options to increase enforcement capacity.

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City code-enforcement leaders told the council they are operating with reduced staffing while managing a steady multi-thousand annual complaint load, producing a sizable backlog.

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