Trespass Towing Advisory Board (TTAB) Charge and Membership Amended.
On September 19, 2017, the Arlington County Board, by a vote of 5-0, amended the charge and membership of the TTAB.
The County Board was required to make these changes due to the passage of HB 1960 during the the 2017 Session of the Virginia General Assembly. Visit the Virginia Legislative Information site to learn more about the bill and its legislative history.
Charge
The TTAB shall review the current ordinance and any provisions recommended for amendments to the ordinance and provide input and recommendation for the County Board’s consideration. The TTAB shall meet at least once per year at the call of the Chair.
Filing a Trespass Towing Complaint
ACPD investigates all trespass towing complaints. If you believe your vehicle was towed in error, or that County regulations were not followed properly, you may ask ACPD to investigate. Submit our online form or call 703-228-4266.
Membership
The TTAB shall consist of seven (7) members. The members shall be: three (3) representatives from the Police Department, three (3) representatives from the towing industry, and one (1) citizen representative. All members serve at the pleasure of the County Board for three (3) year terms.
The Chairman shall be elected annually from among the voting members of the Advisory Board by a majority vote and shall rotate annually between a representative of a local law enforcement agency, a representative of a licensed towing and recovery operator, and one member of the general public.
Members
- Mr. Matt Chiste, Resident
- Captain Latasha Chamberlain, Arlington County Police Department
- Sergeant Kimberly Jones, Arlington County Police Department
- Detective James Tuomey, Arlington County Police Department
- Jeffrey Gattozzi, Towing and Recovery Operator
- Mr. Al Leach, Towing and Recovery Operator
- Mr. Fred Scheler, Towing and Recovery Operator
Meetings
- December 2020 Meeting Recording
- December 2020 Meeting Packet
- October 2020 Meeting Recording
- October 2020 Meeting Packet
- December 2019 Meeting Packet
- December 2019 Minutes
- 2017 Meeting Packet
- TTAB Meeting – Dec. 11, 2018 Ι Meeting Packet
- TTAB Meeting – Sept. 15, 2016 Ι Meeting Packet
- Meeting and Public Hearing – July 14, 2016
- Advisory Board Meeting on Trespass Vehicle Towing – Dec. 4, 2013
- Advisory Board Meeting on Trespass Vehicle Towing – Oct. 22, 2012
- Advisory Board Meeting on Trespass Vehicle Towing – Dec. 15, 2011
- Advisory Board Meeting on Trespass Vehicle Towing – Nov. 29, 2010
- Advisory Board Meeting on Trespass Vehicle Towing – Feb. 16, 2010
- Advisory Board on Trespass Vehicle Towing – Minutes of Oct. 2, 2007 Meeting
Previous County Board Action
Use the links below to read previous Board Reports regarding the County’s towing ordinance in our Archives, as well as view County Board consideration of these changes: