Is XYZ your real name, XYZ? If it is, God only knows who's reading what you write.

Mahfouz
You just read what I wrote.

See what I mean?

"Frank", can we get confirmation on that plate? I couldn't find any info on it on my end to investigate further. If we can confirm the license plate number or if you can contact me when and where it's actually spotted it would greatly help in trying to facilitate a resolution to this issue. This is also probably one of my favorite comments threads ever. Thanks for everyone's help in resolving this issue, real names or not.

My real name is Ray Willis, and you can email me directly at RWillis@newhavenct.gov or call me at (203)410-0077.

There are reasons to be anonymous sometimes, and sometimes reasons to be public. I've been stalked and threatened by online people who found me, and had to call the FBI once. So do be careful.

That is the correct license plate. Ivory plate with black font Connecticut 2L800. It'still parked at 99 Olive Street, (it's 9:45 pm) since Wednesday.
It was parked on various icebergs on Green and Academy throughout the winter as well. I bet it will still be there in the am.

Traffic and Parking knows how to check for expired Residential Permits, But the Visitors permit presents a challenge. Mr. Hausladen has made a dedicated effort to increase parking revenue. Apparently the Visitors Permit is a loophole thwarting that effort.

Thanks Ray for your assistance.

Frank, you are not incorrect, however similarly to XYZ's above sentiment, publicly advertising a possible loophole in city ordinance is probably not going to prove beneficial to facilitating a resolution to this issue. Suffice to say we are working internally on improving our ability to enforce the misuse of visitor permits, but the biggest help could potentially come from the Board of Alders amending city ordinance to clarify the measures we can take in these situations. I highly recommend reaching out to your alders and letting them know that doing so is a priority in their wards. In the interim, we will continue doing everything within our ability(city ordinance) to improve upon this problem.

Publicly advertising a possible loophole in City ordinance is probably not ...beneficial. Au Contraire! Actually EPES, this loophole exists city wide because there is lack of enforcement.
I am astonished that amending an ordinance is necessary to resolve this matter.
Parking enforcement officers are equipped with handheld computers that record LP#s, time and location to enable ticketing for parking beyond posted time limit. Device should be capable of recording Visitor Permit #s and when use exceeded, ticket!

"Ray" the criticism and sarcasm you direct at anonymous reporters reveals your dereliction of diplomacy, rather disheartening since you are a Public Official. Reporting anonymously has no bearing on the validity and importance of the matter. This forum permits the use of anonymity. So does Law Enforcement!!!

We report on Quality of Life matters because as residents we are invested in our communities, it's our civic obligation.

I apologize Frank, I assume your moniker is a reference to the Peter Falk character from Television, and that XYZ was simply not familiar with the program. I am in no way critical of the use of anonymity on this or any other website.

Apology accepted. I never knew that the TV Columbo's first name was ever mentioned during its entirety.
No Lieutenant prefix utilized.

You could read it on his ID card.

LOL

This issue has been addressed by the department.
If the problem resurfaces at the same location, please either reopen or report as a new issue . Thank you.