Protecting Our Neighborhoods With Kindness and Persistence

We are excited to welcome you back for season 2 of the podcast! Today we are joined by code enforcement officers Jessica Vannoy and Gilbert Fuentes. We discuss how their team works with Sierra Vista residents to ensure properties meet our community’s standards, which protects the character of our neighborhoods and ensures they remain safe for everyone. We also get to know Jessica and Gilbert as they share how a history of public service continues to shape who they are today. Code enforcement requires a delicate balance of compassion, cooperation, and, as a last resort, enforcement. Jessica and Gilbert take pride in keeping Sierra Vista clean and share how local residents can help too, by joining Sierra Vista’s Adopt an Area program.  

Highlights:  

• Gilbert’s experience as a police officer and how it translates to serving residents today (1:57) 
• Jessica’s story of how she was “almost born” in city hall and how her parents’ careers in public service influenced her to serve (4:04) 
• How does the code enforcement process work? (6:49) 
• How does their work give people pride their community? (10:36) 

• Learn how residents can get involved keep Sierra Vista clean. (14:59) 
• Gilbert and Jessica share how a job means more when its in service to the community you call home. (18:51) 

Local citizens are encouraged to join the conversation by asking questions, offering comments, and suggesting future topics. To share your thoughts, email Pod@SierraVistaAZ.gov.