Opinion

Irritated by ticket, then run-around

Posted November 19, 2013 4:30 am

One week to the day after I moved into Des Plaines I got a ticket for not having a city sticker, even though I have 45 days to get one.

Filed a review form in person at police HQ, wrote to the mayor’s office. A couple of days ago I got a letter from the police HQ that I had to either pay up ($80!) or make an appointment for an administrative hearing.

That means going back to the police HQ, filling out a form, requesting a hearing at least 14 days before the next one (only one a month) when the date is not published. Called my alderman. Very non-helpful. “Never heard of this” and resented it when I suggested he look into it. Called me back to get the citation number. I said that if merchants in the area knew when I was moving and sent me coupons, etc., and the police had to run my plates to know I lived in Des Plaines when I haven’t changed my address with the Secretary of State yet, they should know when I moved.

I also suggested that if all the police have to do is harass new residents perhaps they should look into cutting the force. He didn’t like that, either, “Have a good day, lady.”

And no response from the Mayor’s office. Welcome to Des Plaines! Right — not to this new resident.

Regina Drahnak

Des Plaines

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