Hood River County Commissioners have decided to proceed with hiring a codes enforcement officer.  It’s part of an effort by the County to be more pro-active in dealing with code violations, rather than waiting for citizen complaints.  County Administrator David Meriwether says most of the initial focus will be on land-use issues, starting with a list of complaints the County has received and not yet addressed.  Meriwether says there will be an emphasis on education on what the codes are, and helping people come into compliance.