What happens when individual property rights collide with community standards—and who decides where the line is drawn?

In this episode, former California Assembly Speaker and Mayor Curt Pringle joins TruCode to unpack the delicate balance between individual liberty and community responsibility. The conversation dives into code enforcement’s role in housing, homelessness, zoning, sidewalk vending, marijuana regulation, drones, and state-mandated one-size-fits-all laws—revealing why discretion, leadership, and balance matter more than ever in modern local government.

Host: Matthew R. Silver, CCEO, Esq.

Guest Speaker(s): Curt Pringle; Land Use, Public Relations, and Government Affairs Consultant

Curt Pringle, a land use, public relations, and government affairs consultant, with over 30 years of experience, has a passion for navigating the political process on a state and local level. With extensive depth and breadth of policy knowledge, Mr. Pringle provides strategic advice to a variety of both public and private sector clients. With eyes to see the big picture, Mr. Pringle is a trusted third party who is sought after for sound counsel and action.

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