It amazes me how a spouter, who is apparently a code enforcement officer, alludes to taking credit for fewer fires due to his code enforcement activity. He states that he works on a regular basis and that he, if anyone, deserves a raise. Are you kidding me? You are getting paid to do a job, that nine times out of ten, is a job that is a gift, a patronage job, given by a politician for favors or payback. You are very lucky to have this job; count your blessings.