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I don't know of any business that would stand for such a low collection rate. It's simply not sustainable, and the city cannot and should not allow this to continue.

Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Greuel — commenting on the city's 53% collection rate of the money owed on parking citations.

Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Greuel — commenting on the city's 53% collection rate of the money owed on parking citations.

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.