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Parlier officials say tow-rotation limits are set by Fresno County system, not the city
Summary
City officials told the council they cannot unilaterally restrict out-of-town towing companies because the Fresno County Sheriff's Office controls the tow-list software and Selma handles dispatching; councilors said increased local tow yards could help, but legal and software limits remain in place.
Parlier Mayor Emma Beltran and city staff discussed long-running complaints about towing practices after residents raised concerns that outside tow companies are being used in the city more often than local operators.
Police leadership told the council the city does not control the tow-list software. "We don't control the software package. The Fresno County Sheriff's Office does," the Police…
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