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Council extends free downtown parking after 5 p.m. through early October
Summary
Council voted to extend the downtown free parking policy after 5 p.m., with a proposed review or 'drop‑dead' date of Oct. 1 to assess impacts for merchants and visitors.
Council approved a motion to extend downtown free parking after 5 p.m. through Oct. 1, with the option to revisit the policy based on economic results. Councilmember Voshet, a sponsor of the proposal, framed the extension as a way to support downtown restaurants and merchants through slower summer months.
Council discussed adding a firm expiration date to provide certainty to businesses and residents; the suggestion of Oct. 1 was offered during debate. The motion passed by roll call (recorded as "motion carries").
