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Too Many Valet-Only Parking Spaces Downtown
RECEIVED Tue., Dec. 2, 2008
Dear Editor,
I was Downtown last weekend and took note of all the parking spots taken over by valet companies. I understand that the company pays the city for the use of these metered parking spots, but I'm wondering if anyone could do this? Can a citizen just buy an after-hours parking spot? I think they charge the valet companies $250 a year … hell that's less than a dollar a day! I could get a vinyl hood made up that says "Reserved Parking for Steven." Or even better, one that says, "This space for rent on a daily basis, please call 555-5555."
Then again, I suppose our taxes provide for the upkeep of the street and parking spots … so maybe we should just get rid of all the reserved valet spots.
I was Downtown last weekend and took note of all the parking spots taken over by valet companies. I understand that the company pays the city for the use of these metered parking spots, but I'm wondering if anyone could do this? Can a citizen just buy an after-hours parking spot? I think they charge the valet companies $250 a year … hell that's less than a dollar a day! I could get a vinyl hood made up that says "Reserved Parking for Steven." Or even better, one that says, "This space for rent on a daily basis, please call 555-5555."
Then again, I suppose our taxes provide for the upkeep of the street and parking spots … so maybe we should just get rid of all the reserved valet spots.
Steven McCloud
