HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 3360 RESOLUTION NO. 3360
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROTESTING THE PRACTICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR
VEHICLES OF SELLING THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF CITIZENS
UPON REQUEST TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY SO REQUESTING
AND URGING REPEAL OF THE LAW AUTHORIZING THIS PRACTICE
WHEREAS, all citizens of the State of California have a right to privacy
and security in their homes; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Motor Vehicles is authorized by Vehicle CodeSection
1810 to sell information from its records concerning the registration of any
motor vehicle, including the name and address of the registrant; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Motor Vehicles does sell such information; and
WHEREAS, criminals use such information in selecting victims for rape and
robbery; and
WHEREAS, such information may also be used to find the home address of
police officers, subjecting them to harassment and possible threats; and
WHEREAS, such information is used by advertisers for dissemination of
unsolicited junk mail to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, no discernible public purpose is served by the sale of such
information; and
WHEREAS, this practice results in an invasion of the privacy of the citi-
zens of Downey and all citizens of the State of California.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
1. That on behalf of the citizens of the City of Downey, the City Council
objects to the practice described in this resolution and requests its termination.
2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.
and to the State Senators and Assemblymen representing Downey and to Herman Sillas,
Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th day of December , 19 76 .
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Haz N. Scotto, Mayor
ATTEST:
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o ert L. Shand, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the
14th day of December , 1976 , by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 4 Council Members: Greene, Miller, Jackman, Scotto
NOES: 1 Council Members: Jennings
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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obert L. Shand, City Clerk