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Residents describe substandard housing, contractor fraud allegations and demand town follow-up
Summary
During public comment residents described substandard construction, alleged contractor fraud, inconsistent code enforcement, and asked the council to pursue investigations and assistance for affected homeowners; staff said complaints are being tracked through the CAP process.
Several Paradise residents used the public-comment period to describe personal experiences with substandard construction and inconsistent enforcement. Elizabeth Acevedo said her 800-square-foot house was "substandard" and that she has pursued complaints with the state contractors board and local authorities; she said she is hiring an attorney because damage left by the contractor has not been remedied.
Mike Pollock recounted multiple interactions with planning and enforcement related to parking and permits, alleging inconsistent fines and enforcement outcomes that harmed his business. Other commenters urged the council to make the investigator's full findings available and to use redactions if necessary rather than withholding the report entirely. Town staff said they are following up with individuals who submitted complaint forms and that CAP implementation includes outreach to those with outstanding issues.
Council did not adjudicate individual complaints at the meeting; staff said they would follow up with complainants and continue CAP-related reviews and investigations.
