Prince Rupert Bylaw officer named Best in Bylaw enforcement in British Columbia for 2023

The City of Prince Rupert can make some room in the awards showcase at City Hall for one more piece, with Councillor Nick Adey alerting the community to some success for one of the two City of Prince Rupert Bylaw Officers.

Prior to tackling the Agenda for Monday's Council session, the councillor spoke of an award for Bylaw Officer Jeff Easingwood.

Mr. Easingwood who at times has been the only By-law officer for the city over the last few years, was named Officer of the Year for 2023.

The Award from the Licence Inspectors's and Bylaw Officers' Association is presented annually to one member from the Association of those in Service in the province.

The Association was founded in 1970, with a goal to promote uniformed licensing regulations and bylaw enforcement throughout B.C. The provincial officers of the year are recognized for exhibiting leadership and vision, showcasing outstanding public civil service and demonstrates superior skills in bylaw investigation and enforcement.

In his comments at the start of the Monday Session, Councillor Adey paid tribute to the work of the Prince Rupert officer and noted of the challenges of the work in the community. 

"Before we get into the Agenda, I just want to take a moment to recognize an award that's been received by our Bylaw Officer, Jeff Easingwood. 

He has been awarded the Officer of the Year for 2023 by the Bylaw Association of BC, in recognition of outstanding contribution to the Bylaw profession over the past year.

And I just would like to state the obvious, and  it's not a job that is always welcomed, it can be a tough job. 

So it's nice to note that somebody has received some award for their efforts in that regard"

So far the City has not provided any further background on the award, or some pictures, through their social media stream or website options.

You can review the Councillor's tribute to Mr. Easingwood from the City's Video archive, the salute makes for the first bit of business at the start of the session.

More notes from Monday's Council session can be reviewed here.

Further notes from Prince Rupert City Council can be explored through our archive page.