leadership

Code Enforcement With Purpose: A Commitment to People, Principles, and Community

“Code Enforcement with Purpose means serving communities with integrity, empathy, and a clear commitment to the people behind every property, guided by the principles of Honesty, Understanding, and Guidance. It recognizes that officers must be supported mentally and professionally, and that municipal leaders share the responsibility of elevating this essential public service for the good of every resident.”

Using Mediation Skills to Improve Code Enforcement Within the Community

The concept of using mediation techniques and tools to enhance the regulatory experience with residents is necessary to explore in the field of code enforcement. As I contemplate the mixture of these two worlds, I imagine using mediation techniques to offer a unique way to effectuate compliance without the need for legal action, and toContinue reading “Using Mediation Skills to Improve Code Enforcement Within the Community “

Balancing Passion, Purpose and Perspective

Last week, I was invited to speak to a group of professionals who were embarking on a new journey at their current job. The new director who is a colleague and friend asked me to share some words of encouragement and advice with his staff. Several years prior, I led a similar type of changeContinue reading “Balancing Passion, Purpose and Perspective”

Becoming Agents of Change

A Standards and Codes Academy Two-Day Online Training Event Whether you’re a planner, code enforcement officer, zoning inspector, building official, plans examiner, regulatory agent or anyone in between, this ICC accredited, two-day Standards and Codes Academy event will deliver inspiration and maybe even spark some new and innovative ideas. In local government, regulators (inspectors andContinue reading “Becoming Agents of Change”

Local Government Leadership Post COVID 19 (Part II)

The aftermath of COVID-19 will require leaders and managers of local government organizations to develop progressive emergency management and public policies. Today’s headlines exemplify this fact and proves that the elements of true leadership and civil awareness is no longer a novelty. Some leaders got it right when it mattered; a transparent government organization isContinue reading “Local Government Leadership Post COVID 19 (Part II)”