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Towing ordinance

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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.

Public comments (3)

OpposedJason GoldsteinJul 21, 2026

An attorney for tow companies argued the ordinance can't override the state statute authorizing the $250 lien release fee and warned the 48-hour lien-notice cutoff shortens statutory timelines.

Board of County Commissioners — July 21, 2026 · 4:43:03 →
MixedJustin HellerJul 21, 2026

Industry representative thanked the board for modernizing the ordinance but asked them to table the lien-notice language to avoid litigation and costly mistakes.

Board of County Commissioners — July 21, 2026 · 4:52:26 →
NeutralRowan Cordner-JamesJul 21, 2026

Explained the $250 lien release fee applies only to impounded vehicles — roughly 15-20% of most companies' tows — not accidents or roadside tows.

Board of County Commissioners — July 21, 2026 · 5:07:17 →