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	Jean Voshall is the City's first code enforcement officer. She helps the City deal with foreclosed and abandoned homes.

City Connection: Code enforcer will deal with distressed properties

By Lori Moss
City Manager

     To make sure Canyon Lake maintains its unique quality of life and protects the environment, the City has hired its first code enforcement officer.
     Starting August 23, Jean Voshall has begun working part-time to help the City deal with foreclosed and abandoned homes that lower property values and become havens for vandals and squatters. She also will help prevent illegal dumping and work to keep Canyon Lake’s waters clean.
     Previously, Jean worked for 10 years as a code enforcement officer in Temecula where she had plenty of experience dealing with foreclosed and abandoned properties. With her previous experience in Temecula, Jean knows what works and doesn’t work.
     Her experience will be invaluable as the City of Canyon Lake sets up code enforcement procedures. She is very familiar with our community, having worked here as an officer with Animal Friends of the Valley.
     Before Jean’s arrival, code enforcement duties in the City were handled on a more reactive basis by the city manager, city staff and members of the Property Owners Association. The workload grew significantly when the economy soured and homeowners were unable to make mortgage payments. Earlier this year Canyon Lake updated it foreclosure ordinance to more quickly identify and monitor distressed properties in the City.
     “There was a lot of that going on in Temecula,” says Jean. “It just brings down property values so it’s real important that all homes are maintained.”
     A resident of Temecula, Jean, 60, says she was surrounded by family members and relatives in the construction business. “I know the language and am knowledgeable about all aspects of the business.”
     The City of Canyon Lake encourages residents to call Jean directly at 746-7978 to report any abandoned or vacant homes, especially those with pools and unlocked doors.
     For more information about the City of Canyon Lake, call 244-2955 or visit cityofcanyonlake.com
     
     

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