The City of Coffeyville is transitioning its Code Enforcement division into the newly renamed Neighborhood Preservation Department.

 

City leadership says the shift is designed to reflect a more positive, collaborative, and community-focused approach to maintaining safe, clean, and thriving neighborhoods.

 

While City codes and ordinances remain in place to protect public health and safety, the new Neighborhood Preservation model emphasizes education, communication, and voluntary compliance whenever possible. Community Development Department Director Amber Dean says the goal is to work alongside residents and property owners as partners in caring for Coffeyville’s neighborhoods, rather than focusing solely on enforcement. The goal is to start with friendly, direct communication whenever possible before moving into formal notices or enforcement steps. The department also aims to provide flexibility when residents are making genuine efforts to resolve concerns and connects individuals with available community resources when hardships exist.

 

The Neighborhood Preservation Department will focus on working collaboratively with residents to address common neighborhood concerns including yards, structural and safety concerns, junk vehicles, curbside trash placement, temporary structures and blight.

 

To help introduce this new approach and answer community questions, the City of Coffeyville will participate in a live call-in radio show on The Mighty 690 during Open Line on Monday, February 23rd at 9:10 a.m. Community Development Director Amber Dean and Communications Manager/Public Information Officer Ashley Tatman will be on air discussing the transition to the Neighborhood Preservation Department and what it means for Coffeyville residents. Community members are encouraged to call in during the show to ask questions at 620-252-6909 and learn more about this positive shift. Questions may also be submitted in advance by emailing news@kggfradio.com.