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Downtown bar owner calls high event parking rates an "invisible tax" that deters customers
5460755 · July 15, 2025
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Summary
A downtown business owner told council that high and variable parking rates — sometimes $60 for events — are hurting small businesses and employees, and urged the city to study weekend or limited free parking programs used elsewhere.
Dale Vaughn, owner of Space Bar in Market Square, told council during public comment that steep and inconsistent downtown parking charges are an "invisible tax" that keeps customers and employees away and undermines small businesses investing in the central business district.
Vaughn said his general manager…
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