Resolution SR2024-0007489
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Call for hearing(s) regarding Chicago Police Departments current system of contacting tow truck companies regarding damaged or disabled vehicles on public way
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In Chicago, 'rogue towing' companies coerce victims into high towing fees without proper dispatch. These companies, often hiring unlicensed drivers and relocating cars without consent, target vulnerable groups and exhibit disrespectful behavior. The City Council and the Committee on License and Consumer Protection, with the Cook County States Attorney and the Superintendent of Police, are addressing this issue.
Alternate identifiers: R2024-0007489
Sponsors
| Sponsor | Ward | |
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Villegas, GilbertPrimary Sponsor | Ward 36 |
History
| Date | Legislative body | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Date 2024-05-07 | Legislative body Chicago City Council | Action Substituted |
| Date 2024-01-31 | Legislative body Chicago City Council | Action Referred |
| Date 2024-01-31 | Legislative body Chicago City Council | Action Introduced |