The City of Bunkie recently shared an update on its ongoing Operation Fight Blight project, this time focusing on abandoned and/or inoperable automobiles.

Eleven (11) abandoned/inoperable vehicles that cleared due process procedures were addressed. Four (4) were removed by owners, six (6) were resolved via towing, while one (1) matter is pending the result of a citation.

In the case of the citation, refusing to remove inoperable vehicles following notification/due process, refusing to allow them to be moved, or placing impediments to prevent them from being removed (ex. blocking with another vehicle or placing them behind an enclosure) is a violation of the law subject to the issuance of a summons to appear in court.

The problem of abandoned/inoperable vehicles remains; the city wants to work with residents on a solution.

The mayor and city council are urging residents who have such vehicles, yet have no means to dispose of them, to call City Hall for assistance. (318-346-7663)