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Residents and businesses press Jackson City Council on paid parking and community events
Summary
Public commenters urged the council to reject or adjust paid parking downtown; a business owner warned paid parking will drive shoppers away, while community groups announced holiday events and a memorial playground project. Council members signaled willingness to tweak the new ordinance.
Public commenters used the city's citizen comment period to press the council on paid parking and community activities.
Carl Struble (5613 Sand Hill Drive), who identified himself as a member of a local business board, urged the council to oppose paid parking downtown, arguing that shoppers will go to out-of-town stores if they have to pay to park. “People are not they're they're not gonna come to Jackson to shop when you can buy a pair of shoes,…
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