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Gotcha and Sons towing contract pulled from Detroit committee agenda after public complaints

2167644 · January 23, 2025
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Summary

After multiple public comments alleging predatory towing and high fees, the administration requested that the Neighborhood and Community Services committee remove a proposed three‑year towing services contract with Gotcha and Sons Towing from the agenda. Committee members agreed to withdraw the item for further review.

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee on Jan. 23 withdrew a proposed contract with Gotcha and Sons Towing from its agenda after public commenters raised complaints about the company’s towing practices.

The administration requested removal of line item 5.1 — Contract 606663, a three‑year, city‑funded agreement described in the agenda as “vehicle and equipment towing services for the City of Detroit, asset/property contractor Gotcha and Sons Towing,” located at 750 South Beacon St., Detroit. The contract was listed as…

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