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Sunset Beach council delays 2026 paid-parking decisions after residents raise safety and fairness concerns
Summary
After extensive public comment and council debate on revenue, season length and resident fees, the Sunset Beach Town Council voted to table final decisions on the 2026 paid-parking program until its Dec. 1 meeting to allow follow-up with the vendor and incoming council members.
The Sunset Beach Town Council on Nov. 3 postponed final decisions on the town’s 2026 paid-parking program after residents raised safety and fairness concerns and council members asked for additional information from the contractor.
Council discussion opened with a revenue update reported during the meeting: the paid-parking program generated $465,926 through October, and October receipts alone were $20,625, the council was told. The council debated whether to shorten the parking season from Oct. 31 to Sept. 30, how to structure resident registration fees and whether private contractor AutoConnect should handle off‑season enforcement.
Multiple residents urged the…
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