And how exactly are "out-of-towners" getting parking permits?

As a "new" homeowner, I can't even get my tenant's parking permit without some sort of proof (a utility bill or other document) with his name/address on it. And seriously, I didn't want to stoop to stealing his mail just to get a parking permit (he doesn't own a car, so parking is no biggie to him).

I'd LOVE to know the answer to this one, cause if this person is giving out permits to non-residents, then we're all more screwed than we think we are.