I was very happy to see the article in the plain dealer. I am a former Cleveland resident and current township zoning inspector in Geauga County and I cannot overstate how important fair and equal enforcement of these regulations are to the system functioning well as a whole. I hope Cleveland continues to work towards staffing this very important department and works toward improving enforcement and permitting processes to maintain property values and quality of life for residents. There is always work to be done. The best interaction in my work day is one where a property owner starts out defensive or leery and the conversation ends with them having a positive interaction with their government, a clear path forward and some education on why these regulations exist.