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Posted on: November 1, 2019

Code Enforcement recognized nationally for community outreach efforts

Ray Mendez accepting award

BLOOMINGTON, MN ~ The American Association of Code Enforcement has recognized the Farmers Branch Code Enforcement office with their "Innovative Code Program" award, bestowed last week at their national conference.

The team was recognized for the "Code Corner" community outreach effort that has featured water bill inserts, eNews blasts and social media video. Farmers Branch Code Enforcement Manager Ray Mendez was on hand to receive the award.

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