Code Enforcement’s new director, Brian Contino, comes to Riverside County from the City of Little Rock, Arkansas with more than 17 years of experience in municipal code enforcement and community development.


“I'm excited to work with this incredible organization and the talented and dedicated Code Enforcement team,” he said. “I'm eager to contribute my skills and experience to Riverside County's mission.”


Contino says joining Riverside County appealed to him “because of its strong sense of community, diverse population and the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and service

excellence.”


“I saw an opportunity to contribute my skills and experience in a way that aligns with my personal values and professional goals,” he said.


While in Little Rock, Contino served as a Code Enforcement Manager and Assistant Director of Housing and Neighborhood Programs where he oversaw a range of divisions including Animal Services, Code Enforcement, Community Development, Land Redevelopment, and Homeless Services, ensuring those programs met the highest standards of regulatory compliance and community well-being.


Contino is no stranger to Southern California. Prior to his job in Arkansas, he spent 14 years at the City

of Newport Beach Code Enforcement Division where he managed enforcement operations with municipal codes and maintaining community standards.


“Throughout my career, I have remained passionate about fostering safe, sustainable, and thriving communities through regulatory excellence, cross-department collaboration, and innovative program development,” he said.


Contino wants Riverside County residents to know that their concerns are important to him and the department.


"I expect the department to operate with transparency, integrity, and responsiveness," he said. "Our goal is to listen, communicate clearly, and provide timely and effective solutions that reflect both your needs and those of the County."