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Board approves changes to abandoned/operable-vehicle rules, directs more outreach on services for people living in vehicles
Summary
After hours of public testimony, the Board approved amendments to county code addressing abandoned, wrecked and inoperative vehicles. Supervisors emphasized outreach and coordination with housing and social services for people who live in vehicles; the measure passed with one recorded no vote.
The Board of Supervisors voted Aug. 19 to amend Santa Cruz County code governing abandoned, wrecked, dismantled and inoperative vehicles, granting county authorities additional tools to remove hazardous vehicles while directing stronger outreach and services for people who may be living in vehicles.
Public testimony and concerns: The item drew extended public comment. Several speakers said their vehicles functioned as homes and described traumatic experiences when vehicles were marked, towed or dismantled. "If my RV were to have been towed when I were homeless, you'd have…
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