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Carol Graviano <
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Subject:Downtown parking
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To the Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council Members,
I would like to add my voice to the rapidly growing number of residents in San Luis Obispo who are extremely
discouraged and unhappy with the new parking rules and regulations. It is hard to fathom what you were
thinking when the strict new guidelines were discussed and implemented. Surely you did not realize the impact
such would have on the small business owners. I have personally talked with several and heard firsthand what
the cost of parking is doing to their livelihoods. This is my greater concern. Far less concerning is that I now
routinely park 4-5 blocks away from town to avoid the meters and parking lots. I much prefer to walk the
distance than pay the increased fees in order to shop, see a movie or dine.
A dial back is needed to help the downtown merchants and prevent further from closing their businesses. I
would suggest parking passes for those who work in town, deceasing the hourly rate for all, and removing all
parking fees after 6 pm. Encourage the locals to come back and enjoy this quaint little town!
Carol Graviano
165 Country Club Drive
Cgraviano@yahoo.com
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