Resident urges Mount Vernon to revamp permitting process and expand code enforcement staff
Jarrod Turner told council permitting issues appear to be enforcement problems and recommended making the Code Enforcement Officer a full‑time position with a dedicated administrative assistant; another commenter urged improved transparency and updated council contact information.
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A resident urged Mount Vernon’s leaders to overhaul permitting procedures and strengthen enforcement staffing. Jarrod Turner told the council that he believes permitting problems in the city are an enforcement issue and recommended several improvements, including that "the Code Enforcement Officer should be a full time position with a dedicated administrative assistant." Turner also recommended updates to permitting processes and staff direction.
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