City's Code Enforcement discussed for Council's community session

Jay Lancaster, public works director for the city of Sikeston, presented an overview of the Code Enforcement Division for the Council's monthly community study session Thursday. (Photo by Scott Welton, Staff)

scottw@standard-democrat.com

SIKESTON -- The short answer to the question, "What does code enforcement do?" is: about as much as possible with what they've got.

"Code Enforcement 101" was the subject for the Sikeston City Council's monthly community study session Thursday held at the Sikeston Public Library's new lower level meeting room.

The Code Enforcement Division in Sikeston is "here to serve this community and make it better," said Jay Lancaster, public works director. "It promotes safety and promote quality of life and protects property values."

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