“It is very disappointing to say the least, and unfortunate for the residents and our city. We will work hard to get every certificate of occupancy, permit and inspections done in a timely manner,” City Manager Vickie Gainer wrote in response to a records request Monday. “Safety is our number one priority. We will continue to restore our residents’ trust and confidence with the city. No one wants this more than myself.”
Between May 2020 and April this year, Gordon allegedly conducted 85 illegal inspections. His company was paid 75% of the permit fees for permits inspected, the arrest affidavit states. The city calculated Gordon received $12,436.84 for work outside of his scope.