On this episode of The 315 Pulse, we sit down with Jake Dishaw, Deputy Commissioner of Code Enforcement and Zoning Administration for the City of Syracuse. With 17 years of experience serving the community, Jake shares how code enforcement impacts everything from housing safety to major development projects.

We dive into:

• How code enforcement shapes Syracuse’s growth and protects residents
• The challenges (and opportunities) of overseeing 4,000+ permits a year
• Micron’s arrival and what it means for jobs, housing, and downtown development
• The realities of budget cuts, staffing, and keeping the city moving forward
• Why Syracuse’s zoning overhaul is a game-changer for future projects
• Fire safety, inspections, and what most people don’t realize about building codes
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