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Resident urges township review of tow‑company approvals amid safety and discrimination claims
Summary
A towing‑company owner told the board he has documented ordinance violations, unsafe and unsecured impound lots, reckless driving by a contracted tow operator, and an ongoing racial‑discrimination lawsuit against J and K Auto Salvage; the chief and manager agreed to review applications and the ordinance and report back.
Nathan Kershner of Unlimited Towing addressed the board during public comment with detailed allegations about two tow companies operating in the township.
Kershner said J and K Auto Salvage "has been in violation multiple times of the ordinances" and described incidents in which officers had to request updated ETAs because the tow operator was delayed or driving recklessly while responding. He also complained the company’s impound lot is not secured and that the business lacks…
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