Tuscaloosa Parking Tickets Fund School Supplies for City Schools

In a gesture of community support, the City of Tuscaloosa donated school supplies to Tuscaloosa City Schools, sourced from the proceeds of the overtime parking tickets drive.

During July and August, Tuscaloosa residents had the chance to settle their $18 overtime parking tickets by contributing $10 worth of school supplies, showcasing a unique community initiative.

“Thank you for doing something creative and continuing to grow it bigger for our city and our kids,” said Focus Zone Community Resource Manager Kalissa Bormann. “We will get these handed out to the kids in all the schools that have needs.”

Tuscaloosa City Schools will allocate the donated supplies to local students in need, marking the fifth consecutive year the City has successfully organized this drive.

In a successful community initiative, the City of Tuscaloosa waived 241 overtime parking tickets, while residents contributed a total of 775 supplies, featuring 41 backpacks and 7 lunch boxes.

“I’m proud that the City is able to host this annual drive to provide extra support for our city schools students,” said Mayor Walt Maddox. “Instead of people paying a fine that they may owe to our Municipal Court, they can make their payment in school supplies that go to young people in our community who need it.”