Episode 173 • • 1:07:59 - 1:10:40
173: Zug Haiti Connection?
Vallejo Budget Cuts, Fix-it Tickets, and Private Outsourcing
Cities like Vallejo and San Francisco are reportedly increasing the issuance of "fix-it tickets" for minor vehicle infractions to compensate for budget shortfalls. The ticketing system is described as a "complete scam" that has been outsourced to private industry. These fees are viewed as a predatory form of revenue generation in the absence of other tax income.