Posted by – Steve Cohen, Director of Community Development

Unlike the contentious U.S. Presidential election, we have made a seamless transition in the Community Development Department.

Earlier this week, we welcomed Jack Skinner as our new Code Enforcement Officer, as former officer Darren Darge moves on to become the Commercial Appraiser in the City’s Assessing Department.

Jack Skinner joins us after working over 11 years in the City’s Department of Public Works.  Folks who know Jack describe him as “a leader” and a “great guy” who works hard for the citizens of Auburn Hills.  He served our country in the United States Navy aboard the battleship USS New Jersey during the Lebanese Conflict and volunteers his time as a High School JV football and travel baseball coach.

Jack joins veteran officer Dale Mathes in working with Auburn Hills’ residents to keep our town neat, clean, and safe.  These two men are tasked with enforcing the laws created by the City Council that address blight, lawn parking, inoperable vehicles, commercial vehicles, lawn cutting, and property maintenance.

It’s a pretty tough job … and that’s why we’re glad to have Jack on board.