Lexington Code Enforcement Officer Wins James E. Bickford Award
[Lexington, Ky.] – Michael Parker, an officer with Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s (LFUCG) Division of Code Enforcement has won the 2009 James E. Bickford Award, given to the law or code enforcement officer who issues the most citations for litter law violations throughout Bluegrass PRIDE’s 18-county service area during a one-month period. Mr. Parker issued a total of 366 citations from April 15-May 15, 2009.
The James E. Bickford Award, named after one of the founders of Bluegrass PRIDE, was created to encourage increased enforcement of litter laws in Central Kentucky. This is the second year it has been presented.
“Bluegrass PRIDE is proud to present the 2009 James E. Bickford award to Michael Parker,” said PRIDE’s Executive Director, Amy Sohner. “Enforcement of litter laws is a big part of successfully addressing the issue in Central Kentucky and I’m glad that Mr. Parker and LFUCG’s Division of Code Enforcement are working so hard to make sure this is happening.”
According to research from Keep America Beautiful, 18 percent of all littered items find their way into streams and waterways, settling there as pollution. Bluegrass PRIDE has been actively working to address this problem since it was founded. Each year, the organization participates in various education and outreach initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of the environmental hazards associated with litter.
Bluegrass PRIDE provides environmental information and resources to schools, community groups, local governments and citizens in Central Kentucky. To learn more, log on to www.bgPRIDE.org.
