Vacant Structure Registration

Shared experiences as a downtown business owner dealing with blight, homelessness, drug paraphernalia, and broken windows in vacant buildings, urging strict code enforcement.

Expressed support for vacant building fines but questioned whether fine revenues would be restricted to downtown and raised concerns about criminal misdemeanor penalties and enforcement efficacy.

Spoke as a new downtown property owner supporting code enforcement to protect future property values and prevent repair costs caused by long-term neglect.

Expressed concern about property owners being unfairly tagged as vacant when operating closed-door businesses, noting his electrical contracting business at 215 East Avenue D.