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Resident raises concern about $1,500 bail ticket during second public forum
Summary
At the meeting’s second public forum, Brianna Ling, a resident staying at a shelter, said she received a ticket with a $1,500 bail fee marked 'care court' and expressed worry about potential jail; staff offered to assist her after the meeting.
During the second public forum, Brianna Ling identified herself and said she is currently homeless and was issued a ticket that included a $1,500 bail amount and a notation that it was for 'care court.' Ling said officers told her the fee could be waived if she appeared on the correct date, but she expressed concern about being jailed and uncertainty about the courtroom location.
Staff offered to speak with Ling after the meeting to provide assistance and the chair thanked her for bringing the matter forward. Commissioners and staff did not make further commitments during the forum but recorded an intent to have staff follow up directly with the resident.
