Mars council seeks interim code-enforcement coverage after officer called to active duty

Jan 19, 2026

Code Enforcement Officer Allen Russell informed the council he will be on active military duty and absent much of the year; council members discussed checking with the former code enforcement officer or Adams Township for temporary coverage and will add an appointment for Bonnie Forsythe to the next agenda.

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Council members were notified that Code Enforcement Officer Allen Russell provided a letter indicating he has been called to active military duty and will be absent for most of the year. Members discussed interim coverage options and directed staff to explore using the former code enforcement officer or contracting with Adams Township for temporary support.

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