Wondering what's happening with the gas leaf blower ban enforcement in Los Altos? Here's your update.
Shauna McKimmie started as Code Enforcement Officer in April 2023 and a new ordinance became effective in August 2023. The major change in the ban on gas leaf blowers in Los Altos was that the property owners are now fined, rather than the workers. Here are the numbers and the trends.
The Proof Is In The Data
Thanks to Bruce McFarlane for the data and analysis. His observations and comments:
Warnings Issued – On an “Average Rate Per Year” basis, the number of warnings issued increased to 704—a 378% increase. Go Shaunna!
Citations Issued – On an “Average Rate Per Year” basis, the number of citations issued decreased from 11 to 6—a 41% decrease. During her 1.2-year tenure as the code enforcement officer, despite the city having 986 records related to gas blower use, Shauna has issued merely 8 citations (only 2 of which have been paid). Of the 8 citations issued, 5 were issued in June 2023 (4 on a single day—June 21), 1 in August 2023, and 2 in November 2023. To date, no citations have been issued in 2024.
Please keep reporting observed violations:
Phone: (650) 947-2775