Pete Roque went from a Navy serviceman navigating gang-ruled streets to becoming the National Director of Code Enforcement at Four Leaf. His journey is anything but traditional—and it’s reshaping how cities think about safety, representation, and the next generation of civic leaders.
In this episode, Pete breaks down how a chance encounter changed the course of his life and sparked a 20-year mission to bring equity and education to the often-overlooked world of code enforcement. From co-authoring a children’s book with his son to launching the first-ever National Code Compliance Summit, Pete is on a mission to professionalize and diversify the field of code compliance. You’ll learn how local regulations touch nearly every aspect of community life—and why they matter more than you think.
Whether you’ve never heard of code enforcement or you’re deep in the industry, this episode offers a refreshing, heartfelt, and motivating look into how one person—and one profession—can make a difference block by block.
Grab the book: Code Enforcement Officer Lucas Cleans Up Our Street – available on Amazon.
Upcoming event: Code Comply Summit, July 22–24 in Orange County, CA.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Pete Roque's Journey into Code Enforcement
04:12 The Role and Impact of Code Enforcement
07:43 Educational Initiatives and Community Engagement
26:13 Challenges and Evolution in Code Enforcement
33:22 Upcoming Events
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