Baker outlines blight-enforcement process; code coordinator reports drop in high-grass cases

Jul 15, 2026

City code enforcement detailed its blight response flow — first notice, second notice, then blight court — and reported about 71 high-grass cases in 2025 and roughly 41 so far in 2026; officials stressed flexibility to grant extensions when owners show progress and noted liens are used after city abatement.

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The City of Baker presented an overview of its blight enforcement program on July 14, explaining how code complaints move from inspection to notice to blight court and, if necessary, abatement and liens.

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