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Experiment Street business owners ask Griffin to address new permit parking and towing
Summary
Two business owners on Experiment Street urged the commission to intervene after curb parking was removed and a private leaseholder posted towing and permit restrictions; they said the changes threaten customer access—especially for elderly patrons—and asked staff to put the issue on a future agenda.
Mercedes Worthy, a longtime local business owner, told the board she and neighboring businesses have lost curb parking on Experiment Street and that a nearby property owner has leased the parking from the railroad and posted signs threatening towing for vehicles without permits. Worthy said the loss of free parking is harming her ability to reopen and compete and asked the city manager for follow-up contact.
Emit Jefferson echoed the concern, noting bicycle lanes replaced former curb parking and that elderly customers and patrons coming from outside the city face difficulty crossing safely or walking longer distances to reach businesses. Jefferson said he had emailed the city manager previously and asked the commission to place the parking dispute on a future agenda for resolution.
Mayor and staff acknowledged the comments and told the speakers the city manager would follow up. No formal action was taken at the meeting; commissioners directed staff to contact the speakers for further information and to consider placing the matter on a future agenda if appropriate.
