Press Release: Jim Stafford Campaign for District #2 Commissioner

Date: 7.5.2007

Num: 3

Response to Commissioner Jennings quotes in the Palm Beach Post

"I think we should be fostering a positive relationship between code enforcement and residents so there will be more compliance," said Commissioner Jennings. "Coming to people's homes after dark will only foster a negative relationship."

Once again, the District 2 commissioner is trying to stop the in enforcement of laws in our community. As the son of a legal immigrant, I personally understand why people come to our great country. Allowing an Illegal population to thrive and grow in Lake Worth presents a clear and present danger to the sustainability of our community. We cannot allow what were once single family homes to be over-occupied or allow the unsafe conditions that result to continue. Lake Worth needs to actively pursue the enforcement of our codes and yes, sometimes at night when people are home. I'm sure drug dealers and other criminals would prefer day time visits. 

I support increased enforcement of our code and an expansion of the department to attack this problem head on! Lake Worth cannot continue to be Palm Beach County's discard pile for unwanted populations. It's time to move this city forward and code enforcement is one of the keys to doing so. Acting far ahead, before a crisis unfolds, is the best way to accomplish this goal through consistent and fair code enforcement.

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