Brooklyn pol introduces bill seeking faster inspections, more transparency on rat complaints | amNewYork
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City Council Member Susan Zhuang introduced Intro 1217 legislation requiring the DOHMH to inspect buildings within 10 days after a 311 pest complaint. This initiative seeks to enhance the transparency and accountability of the city's response to pest issues, allowing residents to track findings online. Zhuang highlighted the persistent complaints from her constituents, noting that timely communication is crucial for public health. The proposed bill would make all inspection records accessible, ensuring that community members are informed about pest-related conditions in their neighborhoods.
City Council Member Susan Zhuang introduced legislation requiring DOHMH to inspect pest complaints within 10 days, enhancing transparency and public accountability.
Zhuang emphasized the importance of timely inspections and public accessibility to pest-related findings, stating that residents deserve to know the city's response to their complaints.
This bill aims to allow residents to track pest issues in real-time, addressing the public health risks posed by infestations and fostering community awareness.
Despite the city's ongoing rodent management efforts, Zhuang's bill seeks to hold the city accountable and provide communities with necessary information about pest problems.
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