2 News’ Naomi Keitt is giving us a look at body camera video from a July 31st shooting where officers killed a man they say pointed a gun and threatened to kill a code enforcement officer.
I work in a development/code enforcement department. We generally mail a notice, then we knock on the door if things don’t improve for a courtesy check before issuing a citation.
We don’t want to send someone to court because they didn’t mow their lawn.
And if there’s a reason they cant mow their lawn or it tuelrns out the house is unoccupied, we want to know about it so we can plan to have a crew take care of it for fire safety.
City mails a fine. Guy gets mad and doesn’t pay it. Nanny State mails you demanding money for grass, government overreach, etc.
City goes to the man’s door and says “we got a complaint, mow the grass so I don’t have to fine you.” Man is treated like an adult who is given the opportunity for grace. Man mows the lawn and goes on living his life.
Would you prefer drive-by citations for everything without having an opportunity to correct issues?
That’s a false comparison. Mailing a note that says “we got a complaint, mow the grass so I don’t have to fine you” gives the same opportunity for grace and treats people like adults while also removing the face to face confrontation.
When you sign the agreement that you allow the neighborhood to care about the length of your grass, you agree to make it their business. Don’t live places that care about grass length if you don’t want people to care about your grass.
If you’ve got the money to be buying guns to threaten people with, you’ve got the money to afford a uHaul.
Yea there is really no need to bother residents directly with outdoor code enforcement. My city just mails you a picture of the offending area, and tells you to fix it - or they will instead and send you the bill.
I blame the city. They should have just mailed the long grass notice.
I work in a development/code enforcement department. We generally mail a notice, then we knock on the door if things don’t improve for a courtesy check before issuing a citation.
We don’t want to send someone to court because they didn’t mow their lawn.
And if there’s a reason they cant mow their lawn or it tuelrns out the house is unoccupied, we want to know about it so we can plan to have a crew take care of it for fire safety.
How does the city know the grass is too long without sending someone? They can’t just believe every jerk that hates their neighbor.
How is Falling Down guy not the problem here?
You can inspect it without stopping the car. The problem is the confrontation the city sent the inspector into.
City mails a fine. Guy gets mad and doesn’t pay it. Nanny State mails you demanding money for grass, government overreach, etc.
City goes to the man’s door and says “we got a complaint, mow the grass so I don’t have to fine you.” Man is treated like an adult who is given the opportunity for grace. Man mows the lawn and goes on living his life.
Would you prefer drive-by citations for everything without having an opportunity to correct issues?
That’s a false comparison. Mailing a note that says “we got a complaint, mow the grass so I don’t have to fine you” gives the same opportunity for grace and treats people like adults while also removing the face to face confrontation.
If I have to mail you something to tell you to mow your lawn out of fear you might pull a gun on me, I’m not treating you like an adult.
People should be able to talk to each other.
I’d prefer they mind their own fucking business about how someone keeps their property. Long grass isn’t hurting anyone
When you sign the agreement that you allow the neighborhood to care about the length of your grass, you agree to make it their business. Don’t live places that care about grass length if you don’t want people to care about your grass.
If you’ve got the money to be buying guns to threaten people with, you’ve got the money to afford a uHaul.
It’s the US, where the fuck would he even get a house without a HOA involved?
Confrontation? The guy took a picture presumably from the street. You are subject to being perceived from the outside.
Yea there is really no need to bother residents directly with outdoor code enforcement. My city just mails you a picture of the offending area, and tells you to fix it - or they will instead and send you the bill.