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Duarte residents tell council $5 overnight parking will squeeze low‑income households

Duarte City Council · February 10, 2026
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Summary

Residents and public commenters urged the Duarte City Council to reconsider a planned jump from $1 to $5 for overnight parking, calling the increase regressive and pointing to a temporary enforcement suspension through Feb. 28 and a scheduled Feb. 24 resolution to phase the fee in quarterly.

Residents pressed the Duarte City Council on the financial impact of a recently approved overnight parking fee increase, saying the jump from $1 to $5 per night would be a recurring burden for many households.

Resident David Villegas told the council he appreciates the enforcement grace period through Feb. 28 but said the fee change remains harmful: "The increase from a dollar to $5 overnight parking ... isn't just an adjustment, it's a financial burden for many of the…

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