December 19, 2014
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Parking Authority has a long, troubled history. In fact, allegations are surfacing that show a systemic problem with bullying, corruption and other illegal behavior.
After months of complaints, former Officer Foster was terminated amid accusations of bullying, stalking, harassment and similar activities. However, his partner in crime, Officer Singley, remains on duty.
The officers appear to target citizens with disabilities. One victim claims to have been bullied, harassed and threatened for years. In addition, the officer purposely ticketed their vehicle. The car was legally parked displaying a handicapped placard.
When a complaint was filed with the West Chester Parking Authority, Hector Mojica, Parking Enforcement Manager, defended the actions of his employee. In a phone interview, Hector stated West Chester’s code was different than the State Of Pennsylvania. He went on to say that you have to feed the meter for the first hour while displaying a handicapped placard.
Hector’s claim would make West Chester Borough in violation of state and federal laws including 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. 3354(d)(1), the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and various other hate crimes.
According to the victim, they requested (in person) a copy of the West Chester borough code or ordinance from Hector. Hector was unable to produce any local code or ordinance. Instead, Hector provided a copy of the Pennsylvania law 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. 3354(d)(1) which clearly states:
“Motor vehicles with ‘Person with a Disability’ or ‘Severely Disabled Veteran’ plates of placards may park for a period of 60 minutes in excess of the legal parking period permitted by local authorities….”
Despite the obvious illegal actions of Officer Singley, Hector continued bullying the victim and defending his employee saying, “take it to a judge.”
The investigation into the systemic corruption of the West Chester Parking Authority continues. If you have any information, please contact investigators:
Thank you.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Steve Wrote:
On 7/2/16 I had to park in a regular spot on Market St., near Church. Disability spot was taken by a car NOT displaying a placard. I displayed my placard & fed the meter. I became sick in the restaurant & spent nearly a half hour in the bathroom. I came out to a $25 ticket issued at 10:05 pm, on a weekend night. I was a matter of minutes overdue. I have sent in a dispute and offered to pay an additional $1.00. Waiting to hear from these inhuman people.
Dear Steve,
Thank you for your input. Pennsylvania state law requires a minimum of 1 hour free parking for cars displaying a handicap placard (no matter if it is designated handicapped parking.)
Sincerely,
Help Desk
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