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Council adopts Ordinance 328 to regulate downtown parking; vote 5–1
Summary
Lewisburg City Council approved Ordinance 328 governing downtown parking after a motion by Councilmember Arron Seams. Mayor Beverly White called the measure the result of a long process intended to benefit residents and businesses. Councilmember John Little cast the lone dissent.
The City of Lewisburg City Council on April 21 adopted Ordinance 328, a downtown parking measure, after a 5–1 vote.
Councilmember Arron Seams moved to accept the ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Valerie Pritt. Mayor Beverly White said, “this has been a long process to insure what is best for the citizens and business of Lewisburg.” After discussion the motion carried with Councilmember John Little voting against the measure.
The council packet lists the ordinance as Ordinance 328 — Downtown Parking; the transcript does not provide the ordinance's full text or an effective date. Councilmembers who supported the ordinance emphasized balancing business needs and resident access; the lone opposing vote expressed concern about specifics of enforcement and potential impacts on residents.
The council did not record further amendments in the meeting minutes. Next procedural steps, such as publication or an effective date, were not specified in the transcript.
