Wrong target for towing

The city of Spokane recently towed cars in Browne’s Addition to make way for plowing. My daughter was one of the unlucky few who had their cars towed, ticketed and impounded. I fully understand that the road crews have a difficult time plowing on the narrow streets in the older parts of town like Browne’s. One thing that I don’t understand is why the city annually decides to single out a part of Spokane with residents that can probably least afford it.

My daughter is a student at Spokane Falls Community College. She earns about $600 a month. The towing and impound fees were over $290. My daughter will not go hungry, but I’m sure there are some of her neighbors who will. With no TV, she had no way of knowing the city was going to take her car. The police said they posted signs (they must have been covered with snow).

Why does the city not tow cars from the South Hill? I’m sure they do, but why pick on the segment of our city that can least afford it? The city should consider sticking a reminder on cars the day before they plow.

Robert Hutchinson

Pullman