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Cheyenne council approves repeal of paid on-street parking on second reading after wide public opposition
Summary
The Cheyenne City Council approved on second reading an ordinance repealing the paid on-street parking districts program after dozens of downtown business owners and residents urged repeal and offered alternatives such as improved enforcement and incentives for garage use.
The Cheyenne City Council voted to approve on second reading an ordinance repealing the city’s paid on-street parking districts program, following extensive public comment from downtown business owners, residents and civic groups.
Why it matters: The measure affects how downtown parking is managed, enforced and funded and led to repeated public testimony that the paid-parking system would harm small businesses, elderly customers and visitor access.
Council action and outcome: Mr. Seagrave moved the Public Services Committee’s recommendation to approve the ordinance on second reading; Dr. Aldridge seconded. The ordinance passed on second reading with Mr. Seagrave recorded as the sole no vote on the…
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