CAMBRIDGE, MD - Starting November 27th, the city's Code Enforcement officers will be pounding the pavement three days a week, aiming to enhance their efforts in maintaining community standards. City leaders emphasize that the current fleet of three officers, while competent, finds its limitations in vehicular patrols.
By opting for foot patrols, officials believe they can dedicate more time to assessing properties for issues such as trash accumulation, debris, broken windows, crumbling stairs, or chipping paint. The initiative is set to kick off the first month with officers concentrating on key areas, including Robbins Street, Glasgow Street, Maces Lane, Academy and Light Street, Maryland Avenue and Rambler Road, Patamoke Way, Pleasant Street and Radiance Drive.
Brandon Hesson, the Assistant City Manager of Cambridge, underscores the importance of this approach, stating, "Really, it's just to make sure we're doing even-handed code enforcement. Some of this is a public-facing effort. But it's also to make sure we spend enough time on a house. When you drive by a house, you miss a few things, but if I commit standing in front of a house for 10 minutes, you start to see a few things."
Hesson emphasizes that this move aims to ensure that residents understand the standards and that neighborhoods receive equal attention. The initiative will span all five wards of Cambridge, demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive and thorough code enforcement practices.
As the city takes this step to reinforce its commitment to community well-being, residents can expect to see Code Enforcement officers on foot, diligently working to maintain the aesthetic and structural integrity of neighborhoods across Cambridge.