Commissioner describes blocked disability parking; Human Rights Commission forms ad hoc subcommittee

Jul 14, 2026

Commissioner Malachi Strong told the commission that illegal parking frequently blocks disability spaces near his home and local businesses, threatening safety and independence. The commission agreed to form an ad hoc subcommittee (led by Strong) to research enforcement, education and accessibility recommendations.

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Commissioner Malachi Strong told the Palm Springs Human Rights Commission that in the past three to six months he has repeatedly found disability parking spaces blocked near his apartment and local businesses, sometimes leaving him unable to safely exit by himself.

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