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On the website of San Diego’s local news station, NBC 7, an article was published today about the City of San Diego erasing fines following an investigation conducted by the news organization. The article reports that the city has cleared nearly 45,000 fines amounting to a total of $2 million.
According to the findings of the NBC 7 investigation, these fines were imposed on residents for various code violations, such as unapproved construction or maintenance issues. However, as NBC 7 discovered, many of these violators were not properly notified or given a chance to address the issues, resulting in unfair penalties. Some individuals were even unaware of the existence of these fines until NBC 7’s investigation informed them.
Upon learning of the NBC 7 investigation and the resulting revelations, the City of San Diego took swift action to rectify the situation. They promptly initiated a process to review the fines, taking into account the details of each individual case. As a result, the city decided to clear nearly 45,000 fines, removing the burden of approximately $2 million in penalties from affected residents.
In response to this development, Mayor Todd Gloria issued a statement expressing his gratitude to NBC 7 for their diligent investigation and raising awareness about this issue. He acknowledged that it was essential for the city to ensure fairness and due process in dealing with code enforcement matters. Mayor Gloria also lauded the city’s swift response in resolving the problem and emphasized their commitment to transparency and accountability.
Moving forward, the City of San Diego is determined to improve its code enforcement procedures. They are in the process of implementing changes to prevent such errors from reoccurring. These modifications include enhancing the notification process, as well as providing clearer guidelines to residents regarding code violation fines.
Residents who were previously issued fines for code violations and believe their cases were mishandled are encouraged to reach out to the city’s Code Enforcement Hotline for further assistance. The City of San Diego remains committed to correcting any errors and ensuring a fair and just system for all its residents.