The City of Chandler has clinched the title of 2025 Code Enforcement Department of the Year, an accolade bestowed by the Arizona Code Enforcement Association (ACEA) that underscores the diligence and innovative approach of the Neighborhood Preservation Officer team.
In a year marked by dynamic initiatives, the team has rolled out educational programs for both residents and businesses, and has devoted efforts to elevate the quality of Chandler's neighborhoods through graffiti prevention and property maintenance education, and their commitment to the city has not gone unnoticed, according to a statement obtained by chandleraz.gov, Erica Barba, Neighborhood Preservation Manager, asserted, “I’m proud of our hardworking team and the impact they make every day in keeping Chandler a great place to live.”
Chandler's Code Enforcement Resident Academy, a standout initiative, invites participants into a three-week experiential journey to master the ins and outs of property upkeep, understand the common pitfalls of code violations, and perceive the integral role code enforcement plays in safeguarding the quaint facade and inner workings of the Chandler community.
For the younger demographic in Chandler, education around graffiti prevention has been made tactile and resonant with the deployment of Eli the Graffiti Elimination Elf, a character bringing the message of neighborhood pride to the impressionable minds of over 1,100 fifth- and sixth-graders at Title 1 schools revealing the noteworthy collaboration between code enforcement and the Chandler Unified School District, and Chandler's businesses haven't been left behind as the post-pandemic era sign code comes back with mailed letters, brochures, and public meetings that streamlined the transition with commendable fluidity, the team's comprehensive approach weaves educational outreaches and expansive ride-along opportunities together creating a mosaic of community engagement and participatory governance.
Fostering team spirit and expertise under its wings, the department went beyond the call of duty with a retreat titivated with team-building exercises and pathways for professional advancement, thereby knitting tighter bonds within their ranks while pursuing a relentless quest for service excellence, and it shows, as the Chandler Code Enforcement team, a brigade of diverse and adept professionals, has ceaselessly elevated the benchmark for code enforcement across Arizona.
Interested parties and Chandler residents can chisel away at more details regarding the city’s code enforcement programs by visiting Chandler Code. For further inquiries, Stephanie Romero, Public Information Officer for the City of Chandler, stands ready at 480-782-2231.
