Gary Kendrick (DEH)

Kendrick was commended for his “professionalism and perseverance” in a difficult case involving lead contamination and an uncooperative and difficult neighbor.

“Several months ago, the owner of the property next door to me decided to scrape lead paint off of his house without taking the proper safety precautions.  As a result, my property became contaminated.  Mr. Kendrick issued a citation to my neighbor commanding abatement of the lead hazard.  In the end, it took seven months to resolve the situation.  Through the whole ordeal, Mr. Kendrick was professional and assertive.  He made himself available to me and kept me apprised of the situation.  He remained involved until my neighbor cleaned up his property.  He even stopped by on his day off to monitor my neighbor’s cleanup.  He is dedicated and committed to making hazardous situations safe for neighbors like me.”