HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/7/2023 Item 6a, Harris, L.
From:Lauren Harris <
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Cc:will harris
Subject:parking downtown
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Hello,
I am writing before the Nov 7 meeting to express my concerns about the parking situation downtown. We have lived in
SLO since 2005 and one of the reasons we've stayed so long is because of our charming downtown. With the latest
increases in price, we have sadly avoided this section of town as of late. I've realized we aren't the only ones with the
closing of several notable restaurants downtown some of which have been here nearly 30 years including:
- Mos
- Big Sky Cafe
- Splash Cafe
- Chinelos
I'm sad to think this will only continue to harm local businesses (and its residents in turn) if we don't make a change.
Sure, SLO is a great tourist destination but first and foremost the city needs to think about the local residents, their
wallets, and how to entice them to support local businesses downtown. It's a cycle and has been broken with the crazy
hike in parking prices. Please make a change before we lose more iconic businesses in the city we love.
Thank you,
Lauren
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