Well, at least there's a step in a direction by the California State Assembly. Last week, Assemblyman Ron Calderon (D-Montebello) introduced AB 2923 which "requires the collection of all costs associated with graffiti abatement imposed upon a minor to be included with the renewal or registration of a motor vehicle. This bill would also authorize a court to suspend a person's driving privilege for up to three years on acts of graffiti & vandalism."
The Transportation Committee passed it on April 24th, and now it's on its way to the Appropriations Committee. The Assemblyman's press release with quotes and rationale is here.
So, is this the direction the state should move to address the issue of graffiti? Should they allocate more to Caltrans to address the issue, perhaps? That's where most of the Graffiti is: on state freeways, soundwalls, poles, signs, bridges, etc.
OR... is this an election strategy for Calderon as he vies for a State Senate seat? gotta love them term limits!
Other City Nerd-isms on Graffiti:
Graffiti Plan
Rolling Blight
Freeway Graffiti Removal Challenge
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