Birmingham District 5 City Councilor Darrell O’ Quinn has been passionate about resolving ongoing towing issues downtown since he first took office in 2017 and is eager for the chance to resolve this issue for local drivers, he says.

As chair of the city’s transportation committee, O’ Quinn said he looks forward to hearing from those impacted by towing at the public hearing which is tentatively scheduled for June 7.

Beyond resolving towing issues, O’ Quinn said his future plans for Birmingham also include increased focus on rail infrastructure and pedestrian mobility in the city.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

So, with a public hearing now on the horizon to address predatory towing in the city, what do you see in the future for Birmingham’s towing ordinance and downtown drivers?